Procurement Associate Director, Commercial Category

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals seeks a Procurement Associate Director to lead commercial category management and strategic sourcing. This mid-senior level position involves market analysis, supplier management, and collaboration with commercial leaders. Ideal candidates will have solid procurement experience in the pharmaceutical sector, strong analytical capabilities, and skills in negotiation and supplier performance management.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience with progressive responsibility in procurement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Commercial Procurement Categories.
• Conduct market analysis and develop procurement strategies.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Procurement Associate Director, Commercial Category

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

The Associate Director Procurement will lead and manage Commercial Procurement Categories, providing strategic category market analysis and supporting decision-making for the Commercial organizations. This role is pivotal in driving procurement excellence and delivering value to the business by ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and strategic sourcing. Reporting directly to the Senior Director Procurement, the Associate Director will act as an objective advocate for the procurement organization, while also fostering strong partnerships with Commercial leaders across the organization.

The role will require travel to the Jazz offices, supplier sites and other meetings locations as necessary.

• Category Management:
• Develop and implement category strategies for Commercial spend areas (e.g., Global Events & Production, US and International Medical Affairs, Sponsorships, Translation, and others as directed).
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the Commercial procurement space.
• Drive cost optimization and supplier innovation while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct competitive bidding events and single source negotiations as needed.
• Advance the Preferred Supplier Program by building a consolidated source of truth on contracts, pricing, etc. In addition to establishing a frequent communication channel and innovation forums.
• Actively track and report on savings as a result of Procurement’s engagement
• Business Partner:
• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to European and International commercial leaders, ensuring alignment of procurement strategies with organizational goals. Act as the main point of contact to international centralized departments and in-country Affiliates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing needs and priorities.
• Influence and educate internal stakeholders on procurement policies, practices, and strategies to drive compliance and value creation.
• Work with Functions (Commercial, Quality, Legal, Finance and others) to ensure synergies are delivered and roadblocks mitigated
• Supplier Management:
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure favorable terms that mitigate risks and maximize value.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive resolution of disputes or performance issues.
• Developing a governance model, conduct vendor segmentation, gain buy-in from the business owners, develop a category-wide set of key performance indicators and implement the infrastructure to support ongoing efforts by leading Supplier Business Reviews.
• Operational Excellence:
• Establish and maintain best practices in procurement processes, tools, and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance within all procurement activities.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior management on procurement performance, savings, and opportunities.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive proven experience with progressive responsibility.
• Supporting Europe and International a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in business or science
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
• A successful record in setting priorities; strong analytic, organization and critical thinking skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills including the ability to effectively tailor communication to varying levels within the organization
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to collaborate with a diverse team and influence/drive change across functional and international boundaries.
• Commercially astute, Strong planning and analytical skills, including financial modelling, Excel, and Excellent PowerPoint skills essential
  
  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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