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How will you make an impact? 

Leads the program management and execution for procurement imperatives and initiatives. Operates as an internal project manager within the procurement team across a global network of divisions, groups, functions, and categories to ensure successful program delivery. In conjunction with relevant business partners, identifies, designs, and implements business solutions for Procurement.

Scale of Responsibilities 

Defines deliverables, structure and content; facilitates agreement of proposed solutions from functions/businesses/site leadership, operations, and other key partners 

Leads multiple projects at a time, organized, well-documented, ability to problem solve and support enterprise and functional objectives 

Performs analysis to define value and build project rationale and resource needs to ensure projects bring value across the organization

Reports and provides insights on projects, pipeline, and AOP financial targets, including adoption of a standard tool and processes 

Coordinates data inputs across the function to enable key reporting integrity and insights 

Uses business partner inputs/knowledge of existing systems/constraints to develop standard reporting requirements and drive process improvements  

Technical Responsibilities 

Applies consistent project management approaches and processes, identifies/reports roadblocks, variances to project plans, ensures projects are on schedule, and achieves stated objectives  

Tracks and monitors timely completion of project achievements within the portfolio, plan vs. actual, and reports that progress accordingly

Uses PPI business systems and processes to drive continuous improvement 

Leadership Responsibilities 

Leads global, cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes 

Influences key partners to achieve key results on time and within plan, and develops relationships within the company to complete assigned projects

Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content sessions to enable problem-solving 

Education 

Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science. MBA desirable

Certification in Project Management is desirable. 

CIPS/APICS or equivalent preferred. 

Experience 

Seven plus years of experience leading complex, global programs and project initiatives, preferably within the Procurement function

Life Sciences, BioTech, or Pharma industry preferred 

Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Category Management preferred 

Process improvement background (PPI, Lean, Six Sigma, etc) preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

Robust project management skills/capabilities (Gantt charts, dashboards, key results, and baseline development) 

Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to efficiently prioritize forums and coordinate communication with team members and Senior Leadership

Strong proficiency in MS-Office tools (specifically, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to work independently, within a team, and jointly across teams 

Solid Financial competence 

Able to handle change effectively and frequently 

Ability to travel between 10-30% on an annual basis