Indirect Procurement Manager

Indirect Procurement Manager- RD, Medical Affairs, Supply and IT

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Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for OUD and we are dedicated to transforming OUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing, optimizing and executing sourcing strategies across various categories including but not limited to R&D, Medical Affairs, Supply and IT. This role partners closely with the related functional stakeholders to ensure supplier solutions align with their strategies, compliance requirements, and business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Lead category strategy development, optimization and execution to support various functions including R&D, Medical Affairs, IT and Supply.
• Develop sourcing plans collaboratively with Stakeholders to deliver best results in minimizing risk and costs, and delivering additional value levers and innovation to the organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, and translate them into sourcing strategies.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFPs/RFQs/RFSs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency.
• Design, implement and maintain accurate and reliable spend and savings reporting with respect to projects and suppliers.
• Stay informed on market trends, supplier innovations, and emerging technologies in the relevant categories.
• Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and risk management goals.
• Leverage procurement systems and analytics to drive insights and optimize categories performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement or category management experience, ideally in a pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding and experience with several of the Categories including IT, R&D services, Medical Affairs and indirect Supply services.
• Proven ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives across multiple functional areas and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies/Conduct

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills at all levels including executives.
• High ethical standards and compliance orientation.
• Adaptability and ability to manage ambiguity, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and openness to innovation.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability and flexibility.

Benefits

• 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan.
• U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage.
• Health, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flex Spending and HSA options.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Concierge/personal assistance services.
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Critical Illness coverage.
• Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled