R&D Procurement Manager

Description: Boston onsite (2-3 days/week), Hybrid (1-2/mo), Remote EST preference (in that order)Job Title: R&D Procurement ManagerReports To (Title): Lead Clinical Business Partner GroupFunction: ProcurementDepartment: R&D Procurement, GREFPOBJECTIVES:· Critical R&D Procurement Sourcing Project support (RFI, Q, P), Analytical Support, Project Management, Negotiation, and supplier contract (SOW, Change Order) management (review, execution)ACCOUNTABILITIES:· RFQ between preferred suppliers· Analytical RFx Support: Rate Cards – analysis (Analytics between competing bids (what to prioritize, negotiate), benchmarking, negotiation.· Spot and Quote negotiations· Project Manager for category projects (doesn’t need to be a SME): Maintaining project plan, sending meeting minutes, Tracking deliverables.· Maintain Preferred Supplier data.· Assist in Category Management Market Analysis· Support Category Management projects and initiatives.· Support Category Managers with platform (Labviva, Science Exchange, Scientist.com) issues and SoW exceptions.· Support Category Managers in savings calculations and entries.· Resolve CP (Cost Package) issues with Ariba PRs (Purchase Requests)· Follow up, track and maintain Rebate structures and commitments with suppliers and TBS.· Follow up on late invoice payments with Suppliers, business partners and TBS.· Contract Support: SOWs, Change Orders, Consolidation, cancellation, payment terms, expirations, cycle time metrics.· Act as a role model for Client’s ´s values PTRB (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business)· Represent Client’s at internal and external meetingsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Education: Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred but not required; ISM Supply Chain and or Project Management Certifications preferred but not required.Experience: ~4 years’ experience in research and drug development in the biopharmaceutical and/or CRO/CMO industry with specific experience in Supply Chain including Procurement; Pre-Clinical Lab Consumables and Capital Equipment Purchasing and Maintenance is a plus.Knowledge and SkillsGlobal Real Estate, Facilities and Procurement