Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for Pre-Clinical R&D

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Alnylam Full time
About the Role

The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager for Pre-Clinical R&D will be a key member of the Global Strategic Sourcing Organization (GSS) at Alnylam. This role is responsible for managing interactions with key stakeholders in Discovery Research and Early Development to establish best-in-class Sourcing Category Strategies. The ideal candidate will have a high level of competency and experience in Strategic Sourcing, as well as a solid understanding of science and the drug discovery and development process.

Key Responsibilities

•Business Partnering with the Pre-Clinical Research stakeholder community to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.

•Creating and developing Category Strategies and Plans for the Pre-Clinical Research categories, including Discovery Research and Early Development Laboratory Equipment and Consumables and Outsourced Research (GLP and non-GLP).

•Analyzing global Category or market trends for assigned material/service purchases and communicating opportunities and recommending action plans based on market trends.

•Developing and directing annual cost savings initiatives that directly affect company financials and growth plans, generating progressive year-over-year cost reductions.

•Performing proposal analysis, including spend analytics and price analyses, Should-Cost modeling, Benchmarking, etc.

•Gaining credibility and securing high levels of internal stakeholders' buy-in to category strategies and strategic initiatives.

•Proactively identifying, reporting, and mitigating risks and establishing and executing plans for Business Continuity.

•Reviewing and approving requests for proposals for assigned materials/services.

•Developing cost targets for negotiations, negotiation strategy, and implementing supply agreements.

•Leading supplier selection process, identification of alternative sources, supply base rationalization programs, and other relevant strategies to optimize the supply base.

•Owning or supporting Supplier Relationship Management: Development and measurement of KPIs, supplier audits, business reviews, improvement plans, new opportunities, innovation, awards, terminations, etc., including savings tracking and ongoing communication to management and stakeholders.

•Collaborating in the creation and implementation of Supplier Diversity Initiatives as it relates to Pre-Clinical Research.

•Providing 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.

•Owning resolution of supplier/product-related issues on assigned categories, including recommendation of changes to policies and procedures that affect the organization.

•Contributing to and/or leading Strategic Sourcing's and/or Finance Projects as needed.

Requirements

•Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Science, Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain. Advanced Degree (MS/MBA) preferred.

•Sourcing, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain professional certifications preferred (CPSM, CPIM, MCIPS or equivalent).

•8+ years of direct experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Clinical Supply Chain.

•In-depth knowledge of the Pre-Clinical Sourcing Categories and Supply base, with strong emphasis in Outsourced Research.

•SME-level knowledge of the in-vivo Research and Bioanalytical Services supply market. Strong knowledge of other areas of outsourced research and other Categories or Sub-Categories for spend within Pharma and Biotech.

•Experience in working in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

•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. Knowledge of RNAi modalities is a plus.

•Ability to develop and execute strategic plans relevant to the Pre-Clinical Research categories.

•Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and influencing skills. Ability to interact with individuals at all levels internally and externally.

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