Associate Director, Midstream Operations

About the role

The Mid-Stream Operations Lead is responsible for operationalizing and expanding mid-stream procurement strategies to align with business goals. This role’s objectives include optimizing middle office operations, spearheading low-touch category management, and supervising execution of operational sourcing and contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee execution of sourcing strategies, ensuring successful delivery and management of cross-divisional sourcing projects that align with organization’s strategic goals
• Define strategic value drivers and comprehensive annual plans for low-touch categories, incorporating category strategies that align with Category Team initiatives and priorities
• Supervise operational sourcing and contract management processes such as development and negotiation of confidential agreements, ensuring adherence to agreed category strategies and polices
• Spearhead low-touch category management from initiation to completion, providing strategic direction and subject matter expertise to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and objectives
• Cultivate team's understanding of approved buying channels and contracting policies through training and development, empowering them to guide stakeholders toward optimal purchasing strategies
• Establish key performance indicators in collaboration with functional leadership, and develop action plans to enhance performance by setting measurable goals and implementing targeted strategies for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement in mid-stream operations by leveraging insights on products and priorities to adapt processes that align with business needs, ensuring sustainable adoption of changes
• Lead and nurture a team of specialists by setting ambitious performance targets, providing tailored coaching, and evaluating team performance, fostering culture of excellence and innovation
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and forge strategic partnerships with other teams to ensure alignment and drive operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields; Master's degree preferred
• 8-10 years of Procurement experience, including over 10 years in a leadership role; pharmaceutical industry knowledge preferred
• 5+ years of Source-to-Pay experience, with proven experience in managing low-touch category strategies, and sourcing and contracting processes within global context
• Proven track record in managing low-touch category strategy and executing successful negotiations
• Proficient in budget management and operational oversight, ensuring adherence to standards and priorities
• 5+ years of experience working with Source-to-Pay systems (i.e. Coupa, SAP S/4HANA)
• Innovative problem-solving skills and strategic thinking combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches that challenge the status quo and clear communication at all organizational levels
• Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of delivering transparent, comprehensive reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organizational accountability
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and business stakeholder management abilities, supported by exceptional soft skills and emotional intelligence to facilitate effective communication and robust relationship-building
• Impactful executive functioning abilities and autonomous work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making