Director Global Procurement - Direct Materials

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Limerick; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Ireland seeks a Director of Global Procurement to develop and lead procurement strategies for managed spend areas. You will influence outcomes, build a strong team, and align sourcing activities with financial controls and business strategy.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, including pharma/biotech sourcing, and a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams through complex negotiations. On-site presence is expected in Ireland.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a relevant area and 12+ years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 9 years direct sourcing experience in Pharma/Biotech.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced judgement, planning, and independent thought leadership to influence business program outcomes and drive procurement deliverables.
• Direct or matrix-manage a procurement team responsible for category management and sourcing projects.
• Develop and present functional strategy aligned with category business strategy and operational requirements.
• Lead the global category management program for spend categories under management.
• Review major contracts and lead complex negotiations with leader level mastery.
• Liaise with finance to ensure sourcing activities align with financial controls and budgetary oversight.
• Provide mentorship, support, and leadership to ensure goals are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Cross-cultural communication

Mentoring

Influencing

Education

BS/BA in a relevant area

12+ years procurement experience

Pharma/Biotech sourcing experience

Job description

As the Director, Global Procurement you will be developing and leading procurement strategies within the managed spend areas. You will work to build the foundation for continued success in Global Procurement by simplifying, accelerating, and clarifying ways of working.

A typical day might include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Applying advanced judgement, planning, and independent thought leadership in order to influence positive business program outcomes and drive the procurement team deliverables

• Either directly, or through a matrix, manages an organization of procurement professionals responsible for carrying out category management and sourcing projects

• Developing and presenting functional strategy and objectives for procurement in alignment with the category business strategy and operational requirements

• As part of a business team, influences the strategic direction of how Regeneron employs service providers

• Directing a team responsible for activities associated with the development and execution of contracts covering spend under management

• Liaising with finance to ensure all sourcing activities align with Regeneron’s financial controls, ensures ongoing engagement with finance throughout a program’s lifecycle for appropriate levels of contract, savings, and budgetary oversight

• Providing mentorship, support, and overall leadership to the team to ensure goals are achieved

• Advises, consults, and drives the global category management program for spend categories under management

• Reviewing major contracts and acts as an expert resource for planning and leading complex negotiations using leader level mastery skills

This role might be for you if:

• You have strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• You are committed to proactive resolution of issues with tact, diplomacy and composure

• You demonstrate resilience and flexibility in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

To be considered for this position you should have a BS/BA in a relevant area along with 12 years of relevant, progressive experience within procurement, preferably including 9 years directly in sourcing Pharma/Biotech.

Senior Manager: BS/BA plus 10 years experience

Associate Director: BS/BA plus 10 years experience

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

€86,800.00 - €200,400.00