Director, Procurement and Trade Compliance Center of Excellence at Alkermes, Inc. in Waltham, MA

Director of Procurement and Trade Compliance Center of Excellence

Position Summary:

The Director of Procurement and Center of Excellence (CoE) will lead global procurement operations in a complex, multi-ERP environment, with a focus on driving the optimization of Jaggaer as the Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. This role will play a key part in the transformation to SAP S/4HANA as part of the "One ERP" project, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of procurement processes. Additionally, the Director will develop and implement a sustainable procurement strategy that aligns with the organization’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Center of Excellence Leadership:

Lead the development and management of the Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE), setting standards for strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement analytics.
Define and implement global procurement best practices, ensuring alignment across multiple ERPs with a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA migration.
Oversee the digital transformation of procurement processes using Jaggaer, ensuring full integration with S/4HANA as part of the One ERP initiative.

Procurement Process and Policy Creation:

Establish and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective sourcing practices.
Oversee the development of sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and service levels.
Ensure procurement activities are aligned with the company's sustainability goals and diversity initiatives.

Procurement Transformation & S4/HANA Integration:

Drive the implementation and optimization of Jaggaer as the Source-to-Pay platform, ensuring its seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and other ERPs.
Lead procurement transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the One ERP project and maximizing the benefits of S/4HANA.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure smooth data migration, process harmonization, and system interoperability within the new ERP environment

Trade Compliance Management:

Develop and implement trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to international trade regulations.
Monitor and manage trade compliance risks, including export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address trade compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

Sustainability and Diversity Initiatives:

Lead efforts to integrate sustainability practices into theprocurement process, including supplier selection and evaluation.
Lead the development and execution of the sustainable procurement strategy, incorporating ESG principles into the procurement lifecycle.
Set and monitor sustainability KPIs, such as carbon footprint reduction, ethical sourcing, and supplier diversity.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance with sustainability standards, driving innovations that reduce environmental impact and promote responsible sourcing.
Track and report on sustainability and diversity metrics to demonstrate progress and impact.

Procurement Effectiveness, Data Strategy, Analytics & Technology:

Oversee the development and implementation of a scalable data management platform to deliver accurate, reliable, and accessible metrics and analysis.
Develop and implement strategies, principles, tools, and processes for the metrics and analytics program.
Ensure that data-driven insights are utilized to enhance procurement effectiveness and support decision-making processes.
Lead initiatives to implement new technologies and tools that enhance procurement efficiency and trade compliance.

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals and values.
Implement supplier performance management processes to monitor and improve supplier performance.
Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the procurement, trade compliance, and data management functions.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive and compliant.

Professional Development and Team Management:

Maintain and enhance job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, using professional publications, aligning with professional organizations/societies, maintaining personal networks, and monitoring financial guidelines and requirements.
Manage direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with internal teams including IT, Finance, ESG, Legal, and Operations to ensure procurement systems and strategies are aligned with business goals and sustainability objectives.
Act as the key liaison for procurement’s role in the One ERP S/4HANA project, ensuring effective communication and engagement across departments.
Lead change management efforts to drive user adoption and smooth transition to new procurement systems and processes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, supply chain, or business required, Master’s degree preferred.
10-15 years of experience in procurement and sourcing within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
Demonstrated track record of delivering tangible results in a global, complex, and regulated environment.
Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and working on multiple projects simultaneously.
In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, including export controls, sanctions, and customs requirements.
Experience in developing and implementing procurement and trade compliance policies and procedures.
Strong background in sustainability and diversity initiatives within the procurement function
General knowledge of GMP and/or GCP, ensuring compliance in all sourcing activities.
Demonstrated capabilities with S2P and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP, Jaggaer as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

Leadership and Innovation: Demonstrates strong leadership with an ability to stimulate creativity and innovation, supporting change and promoting a global perspective.
Project Management: Strong project management and operations skills with high attention to detail.
Communication and Influence: Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead through influence and drive business results.
Adaptability and Problem Solving: Flexibility in adapting to external environment influences and problem-solving within a matrixed global environment.
Ethical and Compliance Focus: Strong commitment to ethical practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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About Us

Why join Team Alkermes?

Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.

Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.