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Job Overview
The Procurement Delivery Manager brings analytical thinking, planning, execution, and focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area. Applying both general procurement and specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific commodity or spend area, the role ensures effective and efficient delivery of core procurement services and continuous improvement of automation and content availability.
The Procurement Delivery Manager collaborates closely with internal procurement (i.e. Chapters and capability areas such as customer relationship management, contracting, solutions, analytics, etc.) and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing and spend management activities and content enhancement.
The role works closely with other team members to support customer demand, improve the customer buying experience, deliver on day-to-day operational activities, and provide capacity and expertise to deliver productivity and other customer oriented projects/solutions.
Core Roles and Responsibilities
The Procurement Delivery Manager will play a variety of roles according to their experience, knowledge, and general business requirements, including but not limited to:
Category and sourcing subject matter specialist conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies and tactical plans for how Roche should source and negotiate for third party goods and services in order to satisfy stakeholder requirements.
Procurement delivery practitioner delivering and executing sourcing strategies by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management methodologies and frameworks and project management skills.
Content and automation developer translating sourcing outcomes and opportunities into content and automated buying channels that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency.
The Procurement Delivery Manager will work within the capability team, networks, and squads/project teams to determine the various roles the specialist can take on to support both project and foundational work.
The role’s successful performance and contribution depend on the full embodiment and demonstration of core mindsets and behaviors, including an entrepreneurial spirit, enterprise thinking, inclusive collaboration, and desire for continuous learning that underpin our culture and ways of working.
Mindsets & Behaviors
- Strives to act as an enterprise thinker and leverage knowledge and expertise to create solutions for business customers by proactively fostering collaboration, including across the procurement network.
- Action oriented. Can make decisions and influence others to do the same; repurposes work and ideas in favor of starting from scratch.
- Demonstrates curiosity, active listening and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, with the focus very much on continuous learning and improvement.
- Works with colleagues across procurement, business and the wider Roche organization to broaden knowledge and expertise, better understand customer needs, and connect the dots.
- Is open-minded and inclusive, generously sharing ideas and knowledge, while being receptive the to ideas and feedback from others
Who you are:
Someone who is passionate about Life Sciences and procurement
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business or Life Science.
2 + years procurement experience delivering measurable value in strategic sourcing, enterprise cost reduction, and / or operational efficiency projects.
2+ years of project management experience including risk management, project reporting, and delivering quantitative and qualitative results in complex environments.
Strong Team Player
Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated understanding of Logistics, Supply Chain Category including but not limited to Transportation, Warehousing, Active and passive shipping systems, small parcel solutions and logistics related technological solutions, the different business models in the Life Science Industry when engaging with 3PL and 4PL organization and a very good understanding of the global logistics market. potential cost levers or market fundamentals.
Business level fluency in English, other languages are a great asset.
Demonstrate advanced industry knowledge, skills in cost analysis, modeling, purchase price cost analysis and identifying competitive benchmarks
Experience with advanced strategic procurement methodologies and sourcing approaches and techniques
Project management / Program management: Demonstrated ability in leading complex projects to successful and on time completion
Demonstrates solid business acumen with experience in multiple business sectors
Risk and financial analysis skills and the ability to interpret and utilize key financial data
Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
Process-oriented with strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and persuasion skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and proactive approach that is results focused
Fluent English language written & spoken (second language desirable)
Thorough knowledge of the business, markets, regulations in the biopharmaceutical industry
Thorough knowledge of transportation, warehousing and logistics market
Skilled in Strategy Development and all Procurement processes and disciplines including spend and category management
Command of the Strategic Sourcing Process
Ability to work across multiple sites, cultures and matrix/virtual teams
Knowledgeable in innovation techniques and process improvement
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by: May 18, 2020
This position is not eligible for relocation support.
This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon any legally protected ground. Roche will make a good faith effort to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.
NOTE: All employment is conditional upon completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.
AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Roche Canada does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, Roche Canada will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Roche Canada explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche’s truly innovative culture.
As of January 4, 2022, Roche requires all new employees who work in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date they take office. This requirement is a condition of employment at Roche that applies regardless of whether the position is on a Roche campus or remotely. If you have a valid reason for not being fully immunized, which is limited to certain specific medical reasons or other valid reasons protected by applicable human rights laws, you may request an exemption and / or adaptation measures regarding this vaccination requirement.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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