Director - API Strategy and Supply
Job Description
Join a market-leading organization dedicated to advancing Animal Health through innovative, compliant, and competitive global supplier management. With an extensive global footprint and a commitment to excellence, we are seeking a visionary Global API Director with proven experience in managing global teams and technical expertise within API categories. As a key leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the global procurement strategy and driving breakthrough business solutions, contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership of Global Teams: As the operational leader for External Manufacturing API, you will lead and inspire global teams, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across regional operating resources, and driving a culture of excellence and innovation.
Technical Expertise in API Categories: Leverage your deep technical expertise in API manufacturing operations to shape procurement strategies, ensure supply assurance, and drive business continuity within the API category.
Portfolio & Project Management: Take charge of the successful development and execution of the global API category, ensuring technical compliance, and leveraging your expertise to navigate the complexities of API manufacturing operations.
Strategy Creation and Implementation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative strategies that align with our diversity goals, while integrating technical expertise within API categories to ensure a competitive advantage.
Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts in driving continuous improvement, leveraging your technical expertise to ensure that supplier relationships are optimized for cost reductions and performance improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Science, or Business fields
- At least ten (10) years of combined experience in API manufacturing operations, strategic sourcing & procurement, or supply chain within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
- Experience as a people manager with global organizational leadership responsibilities
- Living in Europe with a willingness to travel up to 50% globally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-graduate degree in business (MBA), supply chain management, engineering, or technical fields
- Relevant industry certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or PMP
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
50%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
10/22/2024*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R313048