Title:  Senior Manager, Procurement

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives. 

Job purpose

• Responsible for ongoing management of purchasing strategy for ensuring optimal supplier performance.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure team is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Lead and manage a team of Buyers to deliver the appropriate support to the business, meeting business objectives.
• Work alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business strategies and goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long­ term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage to ensure all material requirements are delivered on time in right quantity and the best quality.
• Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Communicate with Planning, Inventory Control, Quality Control and Warehouse of any updates regarding delivery, urgent needs, and supply issues.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance/Control on issues with materials procured. 
• Ensure inventory capacities are managed in collaboration with the Warehouse department.
• Optimize inventory projections based on open purchase orders, and review safety stock requirements for critical products.
• Conduct lot sizes analysis on a bi-annual basis for purchased materials to reduce frequency of incoming materials.
• Troubleshoot shortages or discrepancies relating to received material in collaboration with accounts payable.
• Manage activities to enhance policies and procedures by meeting with all other departments.
• Monitoring, reviewing and analyzing bids and quotes with suppliers to make effective decisions.
• Maintaining company budget and streamlining costs, Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization;
• Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans.
• Implement procurement-related Supply agreements and Service contracts. Ensure supply agreements are current and create vendor performance scorecards.
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost reduction and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management team to qualify and certify vendors.
• Support Compliance team with all vendor related investigations and manage vendor escalations to ensure zero impact on production and business operations.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement to drive performance and business results.
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Manage recruiting, training and supervising a team of procurement managers who are responsible for day-to-day category management activities.
• Oversee the development and execution of sourcing strategies across all categories within span of control including targets, timelines and resource plans.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing skills, analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.
• Create just in time supply management system for high volume, non-printed components.
• Lead cross functional teams in resolving Non-Conformance Incidents (NCIs) and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), in a timely manner.
• Initiate change control requests for new suppliers or other changes requested by vendors.

 Qualifications

• University degree in a science, business or relevant discipline OR post-secondary diploma combined with equivalent work experience.
• Around ten (10) years of relevant experience in a procurement role with supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical industry. 
• Working knowledge of production planning (BPCS / SAP MRP) systems, computer software, Microsoft Office and Cognos. Excellent Excel skills are a must.
• APICS or PMAC certification is an asset.                                                            
• Proven ability to interface with diverse business groups and excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with the goal of reaching outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Effective interpersonal skills with strong ability in developing business and cross functional relationships.  
• Working knowledge of purchasing procedures, policies and paradigms.
• Strong multitasking skill with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to develop project timelines in order to meet set targets.
• Problem Solving:
  • Process improvement mindset with ability to enhance productivity and reduce non-value added work.
  • Proven ability to trouble shoot.
  • Proven ability to identify alternate sources for materials.
  • Good analytical skills.

Working conditions

Office based. Five (5) days on-site role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $110,500 to $135,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

The Company uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.

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