Global Direct Procurement Manager

TITLE: Global Direct Procurement Manager Title: Global Direct Procurement Manager Reports To: Head of Global Direct Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Location: Slough Indivior is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a 20-year legacy of leadership in patient advocacy, health policy and evidence-based best practice models that have revolutionized modern addiction treatment. The name is the blend of the words individual and endeavor, and the tagline “Focus on you” makes the company’s commitment clear. It represents and empathizes with the often-difficult journey each individual patient takes to overcome the challenges of addiction – a chronic relapsing disease. Indivior is dedicated to transforming addiction from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. The Indivior logo radiates its patient-focused, holistic focus on expanding access to quality treatment for addiction worldwide. The company has a strong pipeline of products and candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in global opioid use disorder treatment and address other substance use disorders as well as mental health co-morbidities such as schizophrenia. POSITION SUMMARY:. The Global Direct Procurement Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective procurement of active pharmaceutical ingredients, chemical raw materials, excipients, components and packaging to support Indivior’s commercial Products, as well as for specific New Product Developments (NPDs). This includes global ownership and oversight of specific supplier relationships and performance. The individual will also be responsible for the market assessment and selection of new CMOs (Drug Substances and Drug Products) to support Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and late stage NPDs in readiness for commercialisation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure effective management of strategic suppliers with view to building long term strategies
• Identify and develop action plans in support of the overall strategy.
• Implement and lead Global strategic sourcing activities in partnership with relevant functions (eg. Supply, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory)
• Ensure the on time and quality supply of all active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, components, devices and other raw materials for commercial manufacture at our Indivior and external supplier locations.
• Independently manage and develop supplier relationships, to ensure security of supply, supplier performance and innovation
• Measure performance against specified criteria, i.e. supplier performance metrics, Financial quarter COGs assumption analysis, PPV reports, and milestone plans.
• Support delivery of NPD/EPD projects, taking ownership of all commercial aspects, including the market assessment and selection process for new CMOs (Drug Substances and Drug Products).
• Independently negotiate, maintain and renew supplier contracts. Collaborates with Stakeholders to support planning, budgeting and risk management activities for their functions.
• Duties involve applying sound contracting principles and practices coupled with procurement guidelines, business policies and procedures.
• Manage sourcing transactions to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Design, implement and maintain accurate and reliable spend and savings reporting with respect to projects and suppliers.
• Deliver projects that support Supply objectives, e.g BCP projects, second source suppliers etc
• Manage and reports supplier performance as it relates to cost, service and quality.
• Ensure compliance to all company policies and government laws.
• Initiates RFPs / RFQs, analyses bids, negotiates for best and final offer and awards bid packages.
• Work directly with project team members, suppliers and contractors to define project requirements and scopes of work, requests for proposal and bid submittals.
• Develop and execute strategies and tactics to source and commit procurement.
• Work with legal and functions to initiate agreements, evaluates contract terms, adherence to agreed upon scope of work and follows through to signed execution.
• Support project team activities aligning procurement activities and project timelines.
• Prepare routine procurement reports as required.
• Achieve financial targets and meeting business and category objectives.
• Continually identify new opportunities for cost reduction across their portfolio.
• Analyse spend areas to identify and manage vulnerability to the business and to strive for continual improved quality of supply.
• Develop and execute robust Business Continuity Plans
• Professional, prompt and proactive handling of all issues and projects within the portfolio, both internally and externally.
• SAP: Maintain specific raw materials pricing and raise occasional indirect POs
• Manage and drive relevant change control projects identified by Supplier(s) or Indivior,

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: MSc/BSc MMINIMUM Field of Study: Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business or other related fields. MMINIMUM Experience Minimum 6 years of procurement or sourcing experience in Direct spend categories including active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, packaging, components and contract manufacturing (Drug Products) services within the pharmaceutical or similar industry. License/Certifications: Professional certifications relevant to Supply and Procurement greatly desired. Travel: Limited COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate:

• Excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced PC skills (specifically Excel, PowerPoint applications).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to build successful relationships with a variety of individuals and between various departments, sites, functions and levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, able to prioritize work, strong teamwork skills and independent worker.
• Well organized, detail oriented, ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High personal integrity and ethics with uncompromising standards.
• Strong motivational and leadership qualities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, an ability to think and act strategically, provide intellectual leadership and drive project change.
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence people at all levels.
• Attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Familiar with SAP ERP systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strongly developed supplier relationship skills with demonstrated delivery of increased value to your organization.
• Demonstrated results in building successful stakeholder relationships, creating collaborative sourcing strategies and delivering benefits to the business.
• Strong change agent with proven ability to manage long cycle projects.
• Strong financial analysis and negotiating skills.
• Change management experience. Able to identify and deliver transformational opportunities successfully.
• Experience with management and drive of cross-functional projects, including the use of structured change controls processes and tools.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement strategies, tactics, negotiations and contracting skills.

BENEFITS: Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes:

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Flexible working; core hours are 10am-3pm, and we offer upto 2 days working from home/ week for office based roles, as well as a flexible Friday programme, subject to completion of contractual hours.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 10% company pension
• EAP service including Legal, Health and Wellbeing support
• Optional Health Insurance with BUPA
• Company Death in Service and Payment Protection Insurance
• Access to platform for discounts on such as gym membership, shopping, holidays
• Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance. The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined. The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY