The Regional AD, Procurement is strategic role of developing world-class procurement processes and frameworks. This role is responsible for managing this function and work closely with Finance, Legal, other functions and 3rd parties to ensure procurement activities are carried out in accordance with company standards. This role will be building and leading a business-driven regional team while utilizing your previous experience and skills within procurement strategy, processes, and negotiation to ensure our procurement-related activities foster success of the organization.
Company OverviewFollow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO
The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.
Join us
We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.
The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
Builds and leads a procurement team as overall responsible for procurement activities for the North Carolina Region (Morrisville & Holly Springs) Develops the procurement function in line with best-in-class standardsDevelops procurement frameworks that maximize the value of purchasing scope by leveraging contracts and agreements across multiple sites, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of resources.Drives the development of supplier negotiation strategies and pricing negotiations with vendors leveraging agreements across multiple sitesBuilds and leads a team of qualified procurement professionalsDrives initiatives that enhance procurement processes to not only meet but exceed value expectations across both sites, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiencyFacilitates collaboration between the two sites to create unified procurement strategies, enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring adherence to best practices.Leads benchmarking, market analysis and cost modeling activities that support procurement effortsEnsures compliance to all policies and proceduresLeads efforts in developing supplier negotiation strategies that encompass multiple site needs, thereby optimizing pricing and supplier relationshipsEnsures that procurement work is well received throughout the organization and supports broader company goalsWorks closely with the legal department and other internal stakeholders of the contract negotiation process to ensure that our contracts protect the company’s interestsCreates reporting for visibility into procurement and budget performanceImplements vendor management practices that promote cross-site collaboration, ensuring the organization's procurement goalsAdministers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees are consistently metCoaches and guides direct reports to foster professional developmentParticipates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as neededAddresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolutionPerforms other duties, as assignedKnowledge and Skills
Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and solution-oriented mindsetAbility to multitask in a fast-paced, highly interactive environmentAbility to adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise others on difficult mattersEffective communication, both written and oralAbility to effectively present information to othersAbility to provide feedback to others, including leadersAdvanced problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to hire and develop top technical talent to build and lead a high performing team, projects, programs while directing allocation of resourcesMust be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facilityMust be willing to travel domestic and international, 10-20%
Basic Requirements
Master’s degree in Business, Finance or related field with 9+ years of experience in procurement ; ORBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field with 11+ years of experience in procurement ORAssociate’s degree in Business, Finance or related field with 13+ years of experience in procurement8+ years of people management & leadership experience5 years’ experience leading large teams in procurement is requiredProcurement leadership experience should include sourcing, supplier selection, risk and compliance evaluation, contract negotiation and financial analysisExcellent communication skills, ability to collaborate and influence are requiredExperience and strong understanding of contracts, typical commercial terms and arrangements, and the use of master agreements, statements of work, NDAs, and other standard commercial contract forms is requiredPreferred Requirements
Prior experience leading strategic procurement initiatives for a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company is preferredExperience in a cGMP facility or working with FDA regulations is preferredPrior experience working for a greenfield construction project is preferredGlobal collaboration experience is preferredWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. X No Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. X No Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. X No Yes If yes, 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes
EEO Information
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA InformationIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).
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