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. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Associate Director, Procurement. Individual will be a key member of Strategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for providing oversight and direction for Procurement function and related daily operations. Individual will ensure that people, processes, and tools are effectively enabled to deliver efficiency, ease of use, adoption and value. Individual will manage the governance of overall process through stakeholder engagements, 3rd party resource management, service level assessments and leading improvement initiatives.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the Procurement process, programs, systems, and resources. Responsible for the timely processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier setups.
Managing procurement operations teams, ensuring seamless transitions, and optimizing operations using SAP Ariba and or Coupa systems.
Develop/Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and resolve issues. Manages stakeholders through timely reporting and escalations.
Partners with Sourcing and Accounts Payable team to identify synergies and drive improvements in Source-to-Pay process.
Manage 3rd party resources and ensure performance to SLAs.
Identifies program and system improvements, implements and manages software solutions for company-wide use. Owns training program and user acceptance to procurement policies, systems, and processes.
Acts as a Subject Matter Expert and Go-to person for process, systems and operations support.
Ensures P2P processes adhere to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
Responsible for SOX/Policy compliance as it relates to operational processes, and ensuring P2P processes. Support audit process as needed.
Manage team performance through goal setting, ongoing support and talent development.
Provide support for Purchase Requisitions and Supplier setup processing, as needed, according to company policies/procedures.
Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan. Support published corporate policies. additional assignments per management’s direction.
Key Core Competencies
Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay/Source-to-Settle process
Experience working in SAP Ariba/Coupa Source-to-Pay platform. Implementation experience preferred
Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to devise creative solutions in order to overcome issues/roadblocks
Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure an error-free work product across multiple workstreams
Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office Products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required
Ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks simultaneously, detail oriented.
Customer focused
Demonstrate coaching skill to develop team
High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree. (Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Accounting -preferred)
Minimum 8 – 12 years (w/o Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in procurement, supplier management, purchase order processing, inventory planning, or materials management
Experience with a Materials Resource Planning I Enterprise Resource Planning (MRP/ERP) system required; Oracle iProcurement/SAP experience preferred; Coupa experience a plus
Experience working in a Pharmaceutical environment a plus
The base salary range for this role is $146,400 to $183,000. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.