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Associate Director, Regional Procurement
MSDAssociate Director leading strategic procurement initiatives and supplier relationships within a biopharmaceutical company. Focused on negotiation, cost reduction, and stakeholder partnership across multiple sites.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement projects aligned to business and site objectives.
- Drive commercial value through negotiation, cost reduction, working capital improvement, and supply risk mitigation.
- Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure reliable, compliant supply and continuous improvement.
- Support end-to-end new product introduction activities, influencing sourcing decisions from early development.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across regional and global networks.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline; advanced degree desirable.
- Significant experience in procurement and project leadership within a regulated environment.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver complex, cross-site initiatives.
- Experience supporting biologics or vaccines manufacturing and sterile operations preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in a global, matrix environment.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingprocurementnegotiationcost reductionworking capital improvementsupplier performance managementnew product introductionproject leadershipbiologics manufacturingvaccines manufacturing
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingrelationship managementcontinuous improvementstakeholder engagementcross-site initiative delivery
Certifications
degree in Businessdegree in Engineeringdegree in Sciencedegree in Supply Chaindegree in Procurement