The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager in San Francisco, CA.

Role Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, will lead strategic sourcing activities and projects as assigned across multiple categories. This may include leading supplier selection projects, agreement negotiation, managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships, providing strategic sourcing support for new product development as well as purchasing and inventory management of components. This role is responsible for both the strategic and tactical business management topics You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others, bidding, selecting and managing multiple components. This position is based at the Gilead site in Foster City, CA, and is eligible for the Gilead GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for business discussions, long range supply and capacity planning, and business development.
• Management of supplier performance (daily/monthly/annually).
• Manage the day to day performance of assigned suppliers and serve as an escalation point for issue resolution for other functional areas and both internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Responsible for procurement, purchase order placement and inventory management of components as required.
• Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues with suppliers.
• Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers as needed.
• Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes.
• Responsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.).
• Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders.
• Identify and manage strategic suppliers of direct materials in alignment with approved Category Management Team (CMT) strategies.
• Support make vs. buy analysis.
• Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects.
• Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers, publishes meeting minutes.
• Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed.
• Participates in solving issues of high complexity.
• Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner.
• Support product team needs for the selection of suppliers to provide required supplies from development through commercialization.
• Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of suppliers.
• Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant development and commercial material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs.
• Establish quality and technical execution expectations with suppliers.
• Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met.
• Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions.

Skills & Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
• 8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years’ experience.
• Prior experience leading manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
• Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP).
• Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Strong people management skills
• Experience negotiating contractual agreements
• Experience with combination Products preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management
• Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
• Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Project management experience and/or certification are a plus
• This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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