Senior Procurement Manager - Procurement Intelligence

BioSpace; Kansas; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Data Manager to drive data strategy and deliver actionable insights. This fully remote role involves collaborating across teams, managing the data lifecycle, and enhancing decision-making processes. The ideal candidate has strong analytics skills, extensive experience in finance or procurement, and proficiency in tools like Power BI and Coupa. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming patient outcomes through innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of informing business stakeholders on data trends.
• Extensive relevant finance or procurement experience.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver reports for actionable insights.
• Oversee full data lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting capabilities.

Skills

Data analytics

Data governance

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Proficiency in Power BI

Expert with Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, accounting, or finance

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Power BI

Job description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

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.

This role is fully remote, with applicants welcome from the UK, Ireland, or the United States.

Highly analytical and strategic Senior Data Manager reporting to the Senior Director, Head of the Procurement Centre of Excellence. The role blends operational execution with data‑driven strategy and insight. As a key data intelligence leader, the role will shape our approach to business reporting, analytics and performance improvement – especially within procurement or finance contexts. The Senior Data Manager is responsible for establishing a consistent reporting drumbeat, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and delivering strategic recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities/Deliverables

Data Analytics and Strategy

• Transform Data into Strategic Insights: Develop and deliver reports that provide actionable insights into business processes, uncovering inefficiencies and identifying growth opportunities.
• Enable Data‑Driven Decision Making: Empower teams across the organization to leverage data effectively by making complex data accessible and understandable, fostering a culture of data literacy.
• Drive Data‑Forward Culture: Promote and facilitate the use of data as a strategic asset, helping teams integrate insights into their workflows to gain a competitive advantage.
• Innovate Through Data: Integrate internal and external data for advanced industry benchmarking and strategic planning, driving innovative approaches to business challenges.
• Be the Data Visionary: Develop forward‑looking data strategies that anticipate business needs and drive proactive decision‑making.

Data Lifecycle Management

• Steward the Data Ecosystem: Oversee the full data lifecycle—from creation and capture to processing and utilization—ensuring data is effectively managed and utilized for strategic outcomes.
• Enhance Data Quality: Implement processes for continuous data monitoring, cleaning, and enrichment, ensuring high data quality and reliability.
• Lead Data Governance: Establish and maintain robust data governance protocols to ensure accuracy and integrity across all data operations.
• Strategically Evaluate Systems: Assess and optimize system performance to ensure alignment with business objectives and to enhance data‑driven decision‑making.

Strategic Collaboration And Reporting

• Be the Go‑To Data Expert: Serve as the SME for all data‑related questions, providing guidance on leveraging data to refine strategies and improve business processes.
• Partner Across Functions: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver insightful reports and dashboards that support strategic decisions and uncover new opportunities.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure the organization remains agile and responsive to emerging trends and market shifts.

Administration And Content Development

• Configure and maintain system settings to align with business needs, including customizing workflows and approval processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create compelling content, including dashboards, reports, and user guides, that support business objectives and enhance user engagement. Develop content strategies that ensure clear communication of data insights and system functionalities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing system enhancements that align with procurement goals and drive operational efficiency.
• Work closely with stakeholders to refine the platform, ensuring it meets strategic needs and supports seamless integration with internal processes.
• Monitor system updates and new features, integrating them into content strategies to maximize the platform’s capabilities and benefits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proven track‑record of informing business stakeholders on data trends and insights to drive decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and tools – eagerness to continue improving technical skills and capabilities.
• Extensive relevant Finance or Procurement experience with progressive responsibility.
• Substantial experience using Coupa or similar Source to Pay platform.
• Solid experience in Business Analytics that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.
• Working experience with industry standard data management tools, e.g., Power BI, Smart Sheets, SAP Amazon Redshift.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and/or other design programs/tools.
• Strong process and time management skills – ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced, complex environment with conflicting demands.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and manage multiple projects with evolving requirements.
• Self‑starter with strong customer service, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Works independently as well as collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Required/Preferred Education And Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in supply chain management, accounting, finance, or related business discipline.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP & Coupa experience an advantage.

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.