Sr. Specialist Global Procurement - Direct Packaging Technologies - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The Senior Sourcing Specialist will be responsible to support and assist in the development of the Category Management strategy by gathering and anticipating business unit supply needs and specifications for the Direct Packaging Technologies & DP Manufacturing Category. This role works collaboratively with the Global Procurement team and business unit partners to commercially & competitively assess the local supply bases capabilities and qualifications for Regenerons interests. The preferred candidate must have demonstrated capability to proactively manage a supply base and maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness.

The role requires 5 days onsite at Regeneron's IOPS facilities. This role is not open to hybrid or fully remote-based work arrangements

The Global Procurement team is investing in resources both to support the team growth and anticipated growth in spend. The vision is to build a procurement capability that acts as a competitive advantage to Regeneron and evolve the organizational structure to focus the team on end-to-end category accountability and invest in appropriate category leadership, including further development of our center of excellence and establishing an international markets procurement team. The global Procurement team will be structured with category teams having end to end accountability for category management, sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management for assigned categories. These category teams will be enabled by procurement colleagues in an expanded Center of Excellence, an International Markets team, and a Capability Center all accountable for driving consistency and efficiency.

A Typical Day may Include:

• Accountable for supporting the definition and implementation of the global Direct Packaging Technologies & DP Manufacturing Category strategy to serve global and regional business needs as assigned.
• Works closely with stakeholders to support discussions related to the Direct Packaging Technologies & DP Manufacturing Categories and aligns category priorities with Procurement management and stakeholders.
• Supports negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the Direct Packaging Technologies & DP Manufacturing Category as assigned.
• Takes direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
• Supports Global Procurement by participating in organizational decisions in the Direct Packaging Technologies & DP Manufacturing categories with critical short and long-term impact on the success, efficiency, growth, and results of the category team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.
• Supports category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable.
• Uses data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.

This role may be for you if you:

• Have experience successfully supporting global category teams, processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories
• Can builds relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive results for Regeneron.
• Have demonstrated success supporting cross-functional teams to drive results in Direct Packaging Technologies & DP Manufacturing categories or related categories through effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
• Can provide insight and knowledge regarding rates, unit costs, and costing structures to enable optimal negotiations.
• Use external data sources, market information, and supplier engagement to constantly improve Regenerons knowledge of supply market dynamics.
• Individual who is experienced operating with integrity, focus, and clarity in an environment of ambiguity to drive change and improvement.
• Have demonstrated success supporting the global supply market evaluation process using all available market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.
• Can bring working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERPs, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other)
• Have the ability to leverage standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

To be considered for this role you must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus relevant, progressive experience in procurement, including experience in Pharma/BioPharma.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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