Global Procurement Leader – Logistics, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee, coordinate, and provide support for Radiopharma suppliers within North America.

• Assist with other subcategories under the PDx Logistics category.

• Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid defenses.

• Negotiate contract terms.

• Lead the evaluation of vendor performance metrics and maintain oversight/governance of vendors.

• Engage in business reviews.

• Develop category and sourcing strategies.

• Perform market and spending analytics and drive execution.

• Create and sustain an efficient, strategic vendor-management framework for manufacturing and sales divisions.

• Ensure that external vendor activities adhere to Good Distribution Practice, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and corporate policies, guidelines, and standards.

• Foster collaboration among Logistics Leadership, Supply Chain, Site/Market teams, Quality, and regulatory bodies.

• Generate Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

• Oversee contracts and change orders, including negotiations regarding scope, payment terms, and budgets.

• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, project budgets, and Value Creation Programs (VCP).

• Work with Legal to manage risks through robust contracts aligned with PDx templates.

• Team up with Supplier Quality for supplier quality oversight.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, gather feedback, and address escalated issues.

• Assess supplier performance using scorecards and metrics, providing feedback as necessary.

• Organize and conduct supplier governance meetings and operational reviews.

• Establish partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Lead and contribute to intricate functional or company-wide initiatives and special projects.

• Build a network of stakeholders and share knowledge throughout the PDx organization.

• Assist the senior sourcing team with analytics and optimization of business processes.

• Support risk management, savings reporting, financial reporting, and optimization/execution of processes for PDx Logistics.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

• Knowledge of logistics.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

• Solid business acumen with the capacity to comprehend complex industry dynamics.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of interacting and partnering with all management levels.

• Project management skills necessary for executing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to grasp complex industries and products, engaging with technical experts.

• Capability to partner, support, listen, and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to inspire, develop, and build rapport across all organizational levels.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• No employment visa sponsorship available now or in the future.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) plan with opportunities for employee and company contributions.

• Life, disability, and accident insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI).

• Relocation assistance is not provided.