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

Sumitomo Pharma Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, R&D and Supply Chain Pierre, South Dakota Apply Now

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. For more information on SMPA, visit our website

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or follow us on LinkedIn.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 will drive value through the design and implementation of business aligned sourcing strategies across operations in North America and Europe. This role will partner with key R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ business leaders across affiliates to drive strategy implementation. Strong collaboration with counterparts and business partners is essential for success, including negotiating and contracting with the supply base for R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ Services.This person will continually seek out opportunities to be a proactive advisor to the business, maintaining deep knowledge in the supply markets and delivery models. They must provide active category leadership and change management support to enable productivity and efficiency improvements.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement sourcing category strategies that align with functional goals for the R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ departments.Establish ongoing relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure Strategic Sourcing activities support functional strategies.Drive maturity of category management capabilities and support the transformation of our shared services organization.Provide category leadership and change management support to challenge traditional spending behavior.Define and implement key supplier management concepts to maintain focus on supplier risk and performance management.Lead spend analytics and category governance efforts to generate sourcing insights.Lead strategic competitive events and commercial agreements as needed.Ensure sourcing practices comply with corporate ethics and financial policies.Pursue ongoing development of relevant skills to realize optimal results.Key Core CompetenciesLeadership & Learning AgilityAnalyticsDigital ProcurementBusiness PartneringAccountability for ResultsFosters Change and InnovationCreates Value for CustomersDemonstrates Business Acumen and AgilityEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Relevant experience: 7-10 years in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, with R&D and Supply Chain/TOQ experience preferred.Other RequirementsCPSM/CPM or other sourcing accreditations are a plus. Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Travel up to 10%.Confidential DataAll information encountered while working at Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is considered confidential.ComplianceAchieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures.The base salary range for this role is $145,400 to $181,700. Total compensation will depend on candidate experience, skills, education, and other factors.Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA)

is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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