Manager Advanced Therapies Procurement

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Project/Program Management Group

Project/Program Management

Professional

Zug, Switzerland

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We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Advanced Therapies Procurement to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Raritan, Titusville, NJ United States - Requisition Number: R-051510;
Belgium and Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-052117;
Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-052136. Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

This position will be responsible for management of sourcing activities and suppliers across Cryopreservation Centers, Direct Materials for Lentivirus and CAR‑T manufacturing, and Strategic Services for the Advanced Therapies platform. Collaborating closely with Supply Chain Procurement, External manufacturing, planning, quality, MSAT and other key business partners to build new product competence, this role will ensure timely delivery of external partner value and execution in support of pre & post launch Advanced Therapies product and NPI’s.

Taking an end‑to‑end approach across Procurement categories to build and carry‑out coordinated project plans, with cost competitiveness, and resilient supply strategies while building vital competencies will be critical success factors. This individual will support identification, development, and implementation of procurement goals and strategy for Advanced Therapies in order to deliver against organizational targets for reliable supply, financial performance, quality, and compliance adherence.

They will drive key relationships within the business, support key supplier relationships with the Procurement categories, and identify and develop key capabilities and subject matter expertise associated with new and future‑orientated business needs.

• Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners and build adequate material capacities to support the advanced therapies' business.
• Influence business decision‑making to deliver ongoing value improvements and drive competitive advantage.
• Proactively engage business partners and/or category leaders to identify their needs and incorporate those needs into targeted strategies.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of business needs and external market trends to support the development of robust new product sourcing strategies.
• Develop innovative and sustainable solutions to identify and mitigate risk, drive long‑term, end‑to‑end value, and achieve unmet business needs. Identify and pursue opportunities to develop supplier capabilities.
• Mitigate business risk through the understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory requirements and the use of efficient contracting channels…