Procurement Manager

About the role:SK Pharmteco is seeking an experienced leader to oversee and optimize themanagement of Direct and / or Indirect categories, including Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, under the Procurement and Total Cost of Ownership organization. You will be key in supporting our patient-centric mission, as you will be the day-to-day interface between SK Pharmteco and our critical partners.Position Responsibilities:Model a strong individual and collective safety cultureBuild out / right-size the Procurement pillarsIdentify and Manage the key categories for SKInterface and Build strong relationships with supplier-partnersKey liaison between Procurement and other cross-functional teams/stakeholdersUnderstand and Leverage Spend to maximize financial benefit to SKBuild category strategies and optimize with stakeholders for highest level of impact and riskreductionSupport the Executive Supplier Review process with SK leadershipParticipation in QBR process with supplier-partnersSupport client onboarding activitiesParticipate in Continuous Improvement activities and other optimization initiatives (VMI / EDI)Position Requirements:Strong sense of patient-centricity / accountability to the patientProven experience in leading teamsHistory of supporting innovation, big or small / challenging the status quoBA / BS or equivalent experience required; 5-7 years of experience, respectivelyISM, APICS or other certifications preferredExcellent collaborative skillsSolid negotiation skillsCell and Gene Therapy preferred, but cGxP / Pharma requiredSAP, JDE or other ERP system experience required