Senior Procurement Delivery Manager

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The Position
As the Senior Procurement Delivery Manager you will be responsible for the strategic delivery of procurement initiatives within a specific manufacturing network and for managing complex supplier relationships, including negotiations, contracting, and performance management, in collaboration with Category Management. In this role, you will execute various value-add activities such as first-level escalation, supplier performance management, and driving cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value to Operations. 
The Opportunity
You will act as a key procurement contact for local site stakeholder groups and spend areas, ensuring a strong focus on cycle times and a high quality of customer service while representing Procurement in site-level operational forums or leadership meetings.

You will deploy strategic procurement initiatives within the manufacturing network, focusing on efficiency, compliance, customer service quality, and the execution of support requests using continuous improvement methodologies.

You will coordinate the end-to-end sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) through eSourcing tools and business enterprise systems like SAP, while supporting the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies.

Maintain strong information flows back to Category Management teams regarding high-value or non-standard requests, opportunities to aggregate demand, and regular submissions of operations data.

Collaborate on an as-needed basis with relevant business support functions, such as Accounts Payable, to drive operational efficiencies and maximum value-add to the business.

Monitor, track, and deliver Direct Procurement Delivery targets and customer service metrics, escalating issues proactively as they arise.

Support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives related to candidate suppliers, including supplier diversity, anti-bribery, and animal welfare programs. 

Who You Are
You have a University degree, with a business-related degree preferable.

You have 5+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.

You have experience or a demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.

You have experience participating in or leading cross-functional project teams or business initiatives across organizational boundaries in single or multiple sites.

You have a track record of strengthening and supporting.

You will demonstrate the Roche Operating Principles and VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) leadership behaviors.

You will possess the flexibility for minimal travel (up to 10%) based on business needs. 

Preferred Qualifications
You have a postgraduate business-related qualification.

You have documented international Strategic Sourcing, cost reduction, or Life Sciences experience.

You have experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement methodologies, enterprise systems, procure-to-pay tools, and eSourcing tools.

You have experience or exposure representing Procurement in local Leadership Teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to translate local business requirements into actionable procurement specifications.

Knowledgeable in systems and processes for the efficient management of contract documentation, templates, and processing tools (e.g., eSourcing, eAuction).

Business-level fluency in English as well as the primary business language of the site(s).

Proven capability to participate in or lead cross-functional projects, taking ownership of process improvements and representing Procurement in local leadership meetings.

Active dedication to demonstrating the Roche Operating Principles, including putting patients first, acting as one team, simplifying radically, making impact now, and thinking long term. 

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.  
Salary & Benefits: The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Branchburg, NJ is 109,300.00 - 203,100.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
 
 

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