Procurement Business Partner R&D and Medical

Title:

Procurement Business Partner R&D and Medical

Company:

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

 

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position

Global Procurement Business Partner supporting Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and R&D Indirect Services to lead critical workstreams at a global or specific regional level. This role is pivotal in helping to shape the future direction of our R&D procurement strategy through demonstrating a deep understanding of strategic purchasing and partnering closely with key business stakeholders.

WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies

Business Partnering

• Be the Procurement single point of contact for Dreux site to partner with the business to gain visibility on site needs and support Procurement activities in accordance with policy and process.
• Be a trusted thought partner in defining vendor selection and sourcing strategies for your respective scope.
• Work closely with Finance to analyze spend and budgets to identify Procurement opportunities and drive savings delivery.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional team and lead negotiation efforts to obtain best value prices, terms, and optimized lead times for services and goods.

Category Management & Procurement Expertise

• Lead outsourcing projects from need definition, cost analysis, negotiation strategy and contract development and provide hands-on procurement execution support.
• Analyze complex spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and value addition in the R&D sector.
• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap of sourcing projects and a savings pipeline for the assigned categories.
• Support Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives related to respective categories.
• Lead intricate negotiations with key suppliers, fostering partnerships that enhance value, innovation, and collaboration.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Cultivate robust partnerships with strategic and key suppliers, fostering a culture of performance driven by KPIs and metrics.
• Collaborate closely with global category leaders to orchestrate supplier governance meetings and ensure supplier performance alignment with business goals.

Community Engagement & Development

• Contribute to the development and management of the global procurement community, encouraging a culture of teamwork and the sharing of best practices.
• Facilitate and promote compliance with category strategies, processes, policies, and tools, sharing expertise and actively participating in external networking and benchmarking for specific categories.

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and Drug Development process.
• Proven strategic sourcing and procurement skills, with a track record of leading critical initiatives at a global or regional level.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to develop plans, identify potential issues, and formulate contingency plans.
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to make decisive and effective decisions, taking the initiative where necessary.
• Deep understanding of procurement strategies, processes, systems, and tools.
• Strong ability in data analysis and interpretation, with the capacity to convert general data into actionable insights that add value to the business.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and supplier relationship management.

Education / Certifications (essential):

•  B.S/B.A. + at least 5 years of Procurement/Industry experience

Education / Certifications (preferred):

•  Master’s degree in business/management/procurement or related field preferred.

Language(s) (essential):

•  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English.

Language(s) (preferred):

• French

Travel requirements: up to 20%

Current Working-Type possible for the position: Hybrid working ( In line with Ipsen Hybrid Working Policy

Dans le cadre de ses recrutements IPSEN s’engage au respect de l’égalité de traitement des candidats, indépendamment du sexe, de l’âge, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'origine ethnique, de la couleur de la peau, de la nationalité, du handicap ou de l'appartenance à un syndicat.