Procurement Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a global position and will be required to work with stakeholders across the world. He / She will drive category strategies, lead sourcing efforts & contract negotiation, manage supply continuity and supplier performance for year-on -year improvement in cost / cash / value, quality, service, process and / or innovation for 3rd party Contract Manufacturers (CMOs), which covers more than 3800 SKUs. The Procurement Manager will be responsible in establishing knowledge management of products, including cost analysis and formulate strategic plans for the portfolio. He / She will work with cross- functional teams on system build, develop price database and adherence to agreements and company policies.

As a critical member on the cross-functional Virtual Site Operating Team (VSOT), operating units and enabling functions, he / she shall work with key stakeholders to develop and implement transformational business and supply strategies that drive increased value in a financially constrained environment.

In addition, this role will support the development of product portfolio long range plans, supply strategies in mitigating supply risks and opportunistic business case development within Viatris. The candidate will also be responsible to compile periodic management reports including but not limited to PPV reports, claims, and scorecards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Portfolio Management and Sourcing

Work across broad cross-functional organizations (External Supply Virtual Site Operation Team (VSOT) , Finance, Global Technical and Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain colleagues etc) to gather information and build supply database , including pricing details based on the Bill-of-Materials (BOM), budgeted volume vs forecasted volume vs actual shipped quantities. Provide the annual budget pricing to the finance team to support budget submissions.

Responsible for global vision and management of assigned portfolio to deliver value through development and execution of sourcing strategies and strategic supplier relationship management to achieve continuous supply at optimum cost.

Devise strategic solution to minimize the global patient / financial / strategic impact for Viatris, in a fair and impartial manner and in compliance to SOX requirement.

Uses applicable Sourcing Management tools in creation and implementation of source / procurement plan to manage assurance of supply, service, quality, cost, innovation and regulatory compliance.

Lead and drive sourcing strategies and activities. Conduct RFI / RFP or RFQ including analysis, negotiation and recommendation of award, and drafting of contracts using corporate contract template.

Support technology transfer in collaboration with Technical, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and other cross- functional teams.

Manage spend including cost reduction and meeting cost containment targets as well as year-to-year budget improvement. Proactive on cost management through a Total Cost Acquisition approach and improvement initiatives.

Timely submission of budget pricing , Purchase Price Variance (PPV) forecast, including including long range opportunity assessment and any other ad-hoc management reports

Manage supply including alternate sourcing, developing of supply mitigation plan and working with VSOT on inventory buid-up if required.

Support Viatris' Diversity and Inclusion objectives, as applicable.

Effectively assure adherence to Viatris' global policy, procedures and systems.

Build and maintain good business relationship with both local and global suppliers.

Manage suppliers' performance against business requirement, ensures adequate inclusion of diversity suppliers in RFP etc.

Work with suppliers to identify Cost Improvement opportunities.

Lead / Support VSOT for vendors' prompt resolutions to issues.

Ensure GMP and GDP compliance by suppliers at all times

Support audit and audit responses, engage in gap assessment and develop action plans as and when required.

Perform supplier financial health check with support from Finance

Improve Viatris' working capital

Use market intelligence, financial information and business analytics to create robust predictive modeling and financial evaluation of opportunities

Share market intelligence and trend to team members for development of breakthrough strategies.

Successfully holds team member accountable through influencing in the absence of direct reporting relationship.

Effectively drive short and long term plans to support the business

Partner management to champion long term strategic vision and goals

Actively seeks ways to support management to resolve actual or potential barriers in processes, structure or systems to increase team performance.

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the sourcing process to ensure maximum value is captured from sourcing events

Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to assure timely implementation and compliance with the agreed to sourcing strategies.

Work within Global Sourcing and Procurement and other functions and departments to assist budget owners in development of operating budgets through effective communication of supplier pricing and related cost improvement initiatives.

Lead the compilation of periodic management reports including but not limited to LE PPV report, claims, scorecard etc.

Has strong excel knowledge and ability to perform thorough analysis on huge database.

This description is representative but not inclusive of all responsibilities. Candidate may be asked from time to time to undertake tasks / projects which are not listed within the content of this document.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

External Supply Operations Lead

Finance

Quality

Supply Chain

Global Technical & Engineering

Regulatory

Contract Manufacturers, Suppliers

RESOURCES MANAGED

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE

5 to 10 years relevant experience

Experience in managing Strategic Sourcing and CMOs in a complex environment in a pharmaceutical industry.

Strong technical knowledges on Contract Manufacturing (API / FDF), Key Starting Materials (KSMs), raw materials and packaging

Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and possess project management experience

Able to influence Functional Leaders and to build trust throughout the organization

Demonstrated capability to thrive in a complex and matrix environment

Able to work with ambiguity and under stressful condition

Demonstrated problem-solving and relationship management skills

Demonstrated consultative skills

Possesses strong analytical acumen

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures.

Strong English communication skills (verbal and writing)

Strategic thinking

SAP experience preferred

Possesses strong excel skills