Manager, Procurement bei Corden Pharma Colorado

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical, and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

SUMMARY

The Procurement Manager will deliver the Procurement strategy for the Colorado sites, ensuring alignment with Global Procurement, Program, and site operational strategies.

Manage a team of buyers and category managers to drive supplier excellence in terms of cost, delivery, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies. This role is also accountable to develop relationships with suppliers and work with stakeholders to ensure the organization meets site spending goals. 

Work across multiple functions, including Operations, CapEx, HR, IT, Development, and Finance to improve the site’s key business measurements. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead cross-functional teams on large-scale strategic projects affecting Corden Pharma Colorado Supply Chain to increase velocity and profitability
• Work independently to dig into data inconsistencies and inaccuracies, effectively driving to understand the root cause and effective remediation of variability in the data
• Increase visibility of Supply Chain strategic processes by managing project timelines, data dependencies, development, and operational efficiency improvements in coordination with other department dependencies and strategies
• Capable of autonomously organizing and getting results on a broad scope of work
• Executing predominantly site-oriented supply chain efforts within ambiguous processes while exemplifying good data practices and driving data-based decisions/strategy
• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified suppliers for categories of spend within our CDMO site – including solvents, specialty chemicals, bulk goods, general and administrative, laboratory, and CapEx
• Developing and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms
• Identifying and implementing strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and compliance
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards (e.g., cGMP), and company policies 
• Working closely with various internal departments like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Regulatory to align procurement with overall business needs
• Tracking supplier performance, conducting regular reviews, and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Ensuring data integrity across systems with adherence to corporate policy/standard operating procedures, monitoring the integrations amongst systems, and creating metrics/report of master data health
• Participating in the product life cycle management process (new product introduction, replacement, discontinuation, etc.) 
• Actively seek and implement continuous improvement opportunities with the master data governance strategy, workflow process, procedures, and systems used to maintain master data
• Work in an agile environment and continuously review the business needs, refine priorities, outline milestones and deliverables, and identify opportunities and risks
• Partner with stakeholders and customers across the organization to inform the product vision, strategy, features, and prioritization
• Translate product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements, including features, user stories, and acceptance test criteria
• Improve processes through analysis of business processes and developing strategies to support ongoing efficiency and scaling efforts
• Support end-users and managers, responding to system outages

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing and mentoring a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support. Provides input and recommendations. Supports site objectives and plans.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner, utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company. 

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university and 10years of progressive procurement and leadership roles. Experience in SAP as a system is a must; experience with S/4 HANA SAP is strongly preferred. Three years of experience within a CDMO, Pharma, or GMP Operations is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,

business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present

information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers,

and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical

inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and

proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in

situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; work with hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and noise typical of an office environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES  

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Effective in prioritizing workload
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills with intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and SAP within the modules needed to complete essential functions
• Strong planning, implementation, and follow-up skills
• Good facilitation skills and ability to interact with colleagues from all levels of the organization
• High analytical capabilities

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service 
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

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