Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Advertising

The Manager, Global Procurement – Corporate Affairs & Public Relations will be responsible for supporting and assisting in the development and implementation of the overall strategy for the Commercial Communications Area (Advertising, CA/PR, Media and Promotional Medical Communications) and have a lead role in Corporate Affairs/Public Relations strategy by gathering and anticipating business supply needs and specifications. We are looking for someone who can be a business strategy influencer & collaborator to advise our Commercial teams around market supply dynamics and leading practices. The ideal candidate will be able to proactively manage a supply base and maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness by working collaboratively with their colleagues & business partners. This is an opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic environment where you'll leverage your Procurement & Category Management experience to anticipate future business requirements for Regeneron's growing commercial activities.

This role is based at our Corporate HQ in Sleepy Hollow, NY and required to be onsite 4 days / week - this is not open to remote or hybrid work arrangements

A typical day may include:

• Accountable for supporting the definition and implementation of the Global Commercial Communication & Corporate Affairs/Public Relations Category strategies to serve global and regional business needs.
• Works closely with stakeholders to manage discussions and aligns category priorities with Procurement management and stakeholders.
• Leverages analytical and negotiation skills to drive cost competitiveness. Enables decision making by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Takes direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from agency activities.
• Supports Global Procurement by participating in organizational decisions in the Commercial Communications categories with critical short and long-term impact on the success, efficiency, growth, and results of the study team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.
• Manages category study activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable.
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements, as needed.
• May either directly or through a matrix structure, manages teams of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks (if applicable.)
• Uses data to drive decision-making for successful category study projects.

This role may be for you if:

• You have demonstrated experience working across multiple spend categories within a procurement team
• Sophisticated negotiations skills and proficiency utilizing data to build business cases
• Cost modeling knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to build consensus across a diverse, collaborative team with limited supervision
• Program / project management experience
• Enjoy building influential relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive results
• You operate with integrity, focus, and clarity and can be inspired in an evolving working environment
• Ability to leverage standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing data (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• You want to have an impact on the future of a growing Global Procurement team.

To be considered for this position you must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus 7+ years progressive experience in procurement and experience successfully managing category processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories. Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, GEP, Ariba, Other).

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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