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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
The Senior Manager will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for global marketing-related spend, including creative agencies of record, media planning and buying, omnichannel, website development and support. This role is accountable for cost optimization, driving supplier innovation, and mitigating risk while partnering closely with Marketing stakeholders to enable business growth and brand objectives. Reporting to the Senior Director, responsible for Global Commercial Procurement, the Sr Manager will serve as a trusted advisor and objective advocate for the procurement organization, fostering strong partnerships with Commercial leaders across Jazz.
The role will require travel to Jazz US and global offices as required, supplier sites and other meetings locations as necessary.
Essential Functions:
The following responsibilities will be in-scope:
Category Management:
Accountable for developing, executing, and improving comprehensive category strategies for marketing spend aligned with business objectives.
Analyze market trends and benchmark costs to identify opportunities for savings and innovation.
Subject matter expert (knowledge of industry, major players, threats, opportunities, terms etc.)
Manage the end-to-end competitive sourcing process (i.e. specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria); Manage an efficient Vendor selection process driving the team towards a timely decision with all risks identified.
Negotiate master agreements as well as other associated contracts (SOWs, Change Orders, etc.) and detailed budgets and payment schedules.
Business Partnering:
Partner with Marketing leadership to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support brand and campaign goals.
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels, from Marketer, to Brand Lead to Franchise Head, balancing cost efficiency with quality and speed-to-market.
Establish effective cross-functional relationships (Commercial, Quality, Legal, Finance and others) to ensure synergies are delivered and roadblocks mitigated
Appropriately challenging the status quo for process, systems, and people with the goal of streamlining and simplifying
Supplier Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Lead contract negotiations and ensure favorable terms that mitigate risks and maximize value.
Monitor supplier performance and drive resolution of disputes or performance issues.
Developing a governance model, conducting vendor segmentation, gain buy-in from the business owners, develop a category-wide set of key performance indicators and implement the infrastructure to support ongoing efforts by leading Supplier Business Reviews.
Reporting/Forecasting/Budgeting/Savings:
Partner with the Business and Finance to produce an annual Budget and regular re-forecasts justifying differences based on negotiated contracts and future projects
Collaborate with Finance to input financial information required for projects, project proposals, make versus buy processes and other strategic scenarios developed by the Business requiring external cost input
Actively track and report on savings as a result of Procurement’s engagement
Required Education, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or CPSM preferred.
Minimum 7 years Procurement experience with progressive responsibility, at least 5 years in marketing category management.
Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry preferred
Experience as a Category Manager supporting Europe and International a plus
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Excellent verbal and written communication and skills including the ability to effectively tailor communication to varying levels within the organization
Commercially astute, strong planning and analytical skills, including financial modelling, Excel, and Excellent PowerPoint skills essential.
Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to influence without direct authority
Proven track record of significant cost reduction
Experience with Coupa’s Business Spend Management Platform (all Source to Pay modules) preferred
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is:
$137,600.00 - $206,400.00Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.
At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html
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