Sr Manager, Procurement

Company Information At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials. Company Culture Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives. At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Job Overview Summary Advarra seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead a Procurement strategy for approximately $75M in indirect spending across seven categories. The Senior Manager, Procurement will (a) lead a Procurement strategy for which Advarra has a blueprint and framework built out, (b) lead and set Strategic Sourcing activities for two strategic categories, and (c) build and lead a Procurement Team. The Senior Manager, Procurement will reach across segments, functions, and sites to develop, plan, and source goods and services and continuously improve vendor-provided goods and services to benefit Advarra. Job Duties & Responsibilities Lead the enterprise-wide Procurement strategy that includes Spend Visibility, Stakeholder Engagement, Sourcing Strategies, Organizational Design, Performance Measurement, and Policy, Process and Systems. The Procurement Senior Manager will look for opportunities to adapt or improve our current Procurement and Source-to-Pay capability. The Procurement Senior Manager will own the Sourcing and Buying process activities within the Source-to-Pay Process at Advarra. This will include designing and implementing and overseeing cross-functional workflows for vendor onboarding. Set and Lead Strategic Sourcing across seven major spending categories. The Procurement Senior Manager will source Technology and Business Services (two strategic categories) primarily and Travel, Marketing, and Operations spending categories secondarily. The Procurement Senior Manager will work collaboratively and tactfully with internal stakeholders to ensure that business is awarded to the lowest, qualified vendors. The Procurement Senior Manager will carefully track value realized from Strategic Sourcing activities and report it regularly to Advarra leadership. The Procurement Senior Manager will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team that supports the vendor onboarding process to standardize the stakeholder experience. Build and lead a Procurement team. The Procurement Senior Manager will hire, manage, train, mentor, and encourage the added talent to mature as procurement professionals. While the size of the team is yet to be decided, we expect the Procurement Senior Manager to be a supervisory role that would be ideal for an experienced Category Manager looking to grow into a people manager. Responsibility for procurement governance, policy, and multi-year roadmap. Lead a procurement steering committee that will ensure prioritization and escalation with executive leadership. Location This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in …

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