Strategic Sourcing Manager

6 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Alnylam Full time
Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing interaction with key stakeholders in Discovery Research and Early Development to establish best-in-class Sourcing Category Strategies. The ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate and contribute with the R&D community at a subject-matter expert level at the intersection of science and business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and Develop Category Strategies and Plans for the Pre-Clinical Research categories, specifically Discovery Research and Early Development Laboratory Equipment and Consumables and Outsourced Research (GLP and non-GLP).
  • Analyze global Category or market trends for assigned material/service purchases and communicate opportunities and recommending action plans based on market trends.
  • Develop and direct annual cost savings initiatives that directly affect company financials and growth plans and generate progressive year over year cost reductions.
  • Perform proposal analysis, including spend analytics and price analyses, Should-Cost modeling, Benchmarking, etc.
  • Proactively identify, report, and mitigate risks and establish and execute plans for Business Continuity.
  • Review and approve requests for proposals for assigned materials/ services.
  • Own or support Supplier Relationship Management: Development and measurement of KPI's, supplier audits, business reviews, improvement plans, new opportunities, innovation, awards, terminations, etc. including savings tracking and ongoing communication to management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate in the creation and implementation of Supplier Diversity Initiatives as it relates to Pre-Clinical Research.
  • Provide education and coaching to junior staff that provide project delivery support, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated and understood and project goals are met.
  • Own resolution of supplier/product related issues on assigned categories including recommendation of changes to policies and procedures that affect the organization.
  • Contribute to and/or lead Strategic Sourcing's and/or Finance Projects as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree, ideally in Science, Business, Engineering or Supply Chain. Advanced Degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Pre-Clinical Sourcing Categories and Supply base, with strong emphasis in Outsourced Research.
  • Strong knowledge of other areas of outsourced research and other Categories or Sub-Categories for spend within Pharma and Biotech.
  • Highly skilled in technical Contract Negotiation, including the ability to collaborate directly with Legal and business stakeholders in the creation, editing and implementation of contracts.
  • Demonstrated Project Management experience.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is a leader in the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.

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