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Sumitomo Pharma

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, R&D and Supply Chain

Sumitomo Pharma, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873


Sumitomo Pharma Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, R&D and Supply Chain Baton Rouge, Louisiana Apply Now

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies.Job OverviewWe are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ.The Associate Director Strategic Sourcing R&D and Supply Chain/Technical Operations & Quality (TOQ) will drive value through the design and implementation of business aligned sourcing strategies across operations in North America and Europe and in collaboration with global colleagues in Japan when required. This role will partner with and influence a broad network of key R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ business leaders across affiliates to drive strategy implementation.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement sourcing category strategies and priorities that align with those of the functional goals & objectives for the R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ departments.Establish effective ongoing relationships with senior stakeholders in all business units to ensure Strategic Sourcing activities effectively support functional strategies.Drive greater maturity of category management capabilities and actively support the transformation of our shared services organization.Provide active category leadership and change management support that challenges traditional spending behavior, service level definition, and policy setting to enable productivity and efficiency improvements.Define and implement a strong concept of key supplier management that enables strategic relationships with partners delivering a sustainable competitive advantage; maintain particular focus on supplier risk and performance management.Maintain deep knowledge and expertise in the dynamics of the supply markets and delivery models of suppliers/agencies.Leads spend analytics and category governance efforts to generate sourcing insights and opportunities.Lead strategic and complex competitive events and commercial agreements as needed.Ensure sourcing practices are in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy and internal control requirements.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.Relevant experience(s): 7-10 years with deep Strategic Sourcing & Procurement experience across a range of categories. R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ sourcing experience preferred. Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical or Life Sciences experience a bonus.Other RequirementsCPSM/CPM or other sourcing accreditations a plus. Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Travel up to 10%.Confidential DataAll information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is considered confidential.ComplianceAchieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures.Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.

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