Director, Corporate Services and Facilities Procurement

Director of Corporate Services & Facilities Procurement

Position Summary :

The Director of Corporate Services and Facilities Procurement will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement efforts for corporate services, including Facilities Management, Real Estate, HR Services, Professional Services, IT, and Travel.

This individual will be responsible for developing category strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement aligns with the company’s operational and financial goals.

The role requires collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver cost savings, enhance service levels, and ensure compliance across all corporate services and facilities spend.

Job Responsibilities :

Strategic Relationship Management and Collaboration :

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business partners to provide strategic sourcing support.
• Work collaboratively to define operating efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives. Promote the use of strategic sourcing techniques across the business to deliver cost savings.

Global Sourcing Strategy and Execution :

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for Corporate Services categories such as Facilities Management, Real Estate, IT Services, Professional Services, HR Services, and Travel.
• Work with key business stakeholders to understand corporate services and facilities needs, identifying cost-saving opportunities while ensuring service quality and risk mitigation.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall procurement strategy and objectives.

Facilities & Real Estate Procurement :

• Oversee procurement of facilities services, including building maintenance, janitorial services, security, utilities, and lease management.
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Facilities teams to manage contracts for real estate acquisitions, leasing, and capital projects, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure that procurement strategies for facilities support the company’s sustainability goals, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and other green initiatives.

Contract Negotiation & Management :

• Lead negotiations for complex service agreements, ensuring terms are favorable, legally sound, and aligned with business goals.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Ensure contracts meet regulatory and compliance requirements, managing any risks associated with the company’s operations and facilities.

Sustainable Procurement & ESG Initiatives :

• Incorporate sustainability and ESG considerations into procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s environmental and social goals.
• Collaborate with facilities and suppliers to drive initiatives that reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and promote responsible sourcing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across HR, IT, Legal, Finance, and Facilities teams to ensure procurement strategies align with corporate objectives and operational needs.
• Serve as a strategic partner to internal business units, providing guidance and support in vendor selection and contract negotiations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver procurement projects on time and within budget, driving stakeholder engagement and support.

Process Improvement & Governance :

• Establish procurement processes and governance frameworks for corporate services and facilities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology and analytics to enhance procurement outcomes.

Supplier Network and Performance Optimization :

• Develop supplier network capabilities for key spend categories to achieve broad business objectives, including total cost optimization.
• Continually assess spend and proactively develop actions to identify cost reductions, improve supplier performance, and ensure business segment compliance with the use of preferred suppliers.
• Lead the supplier / contractor qualification process, including reviewing requisite experience, legal and organizational structure, financial viability, geographic coverage, insurance requirements, and other capabilities.

Cost Savings and Financial Impact :

• Develop annual cost savings programs and implement business strategies that directly impact company financial results and growth plans.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets.

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.

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences 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.
• General knowledge of GMP and / or GCP, ensuring compliance in all sourcing activities.
• Demonstrated capabilities with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP, 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.

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