Strategic Sourcing Analyst developing strategies for Advocate Health’s supply chain. Managing sourcing processes, supplier relationships, and cost optimization initiatives within a hybrid work environment.
About the role
- Senior Director overseeing global procurement, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and cost efficiency in travel, fleet, and meetings at Regeneron. Leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the procurement and operational management of the organization's global travel, fleet, meetings and corporate card categories
- Developing and executing global category strategies for travel, fleet, meetings, and corporate card programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier negotiations and contract management, to achieve cost savings, sustainability, and risk mitigation
- Driving Supplier Relationship Management, ensuring effective partnerships that support organizational goals and enhance supplier collaboration
- Identifying and implementing best practices across procurement and sourcing functions to optimize spend and enhance supplier performance
- Advising senior leadership on procurement strategies, providing actionable insights and recommendations
- Overseeing global travel programs, ensuring compliance with policies, traveler satisfaction, and cost efficiency
- Managing relationships with travel vendors (TMCs, airlines, hotels), and driving adoption of technology for operational improvements
- Leading global fleet strategies, including procurement, leasing, and maintenance, while ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards
- Developing and managing a global meetings and events program
Requirements
- Requires experience managing mid to senior level procurement and operations professionals
- Proven track record developing category strategies to meet Pharma/Biotech company goals
- Demonstrated proficiency introducing new applications and policies based on professional principles
- Experience formulating strategy and vision regarding issues that have company-wide impact
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree plus 15 years of relevant, progressive experience within procurement, preferably including 12 years directly in sourcing Pharma/Biotech, or a Master’s degree plus 13 years of relevant experience within procurement, preferably including 10 years directly in sourcing within Pharma/Biotech
Benefits
- Health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
- Fitness centers
- 401(k) company match
- Family support benefits
- Equity awards
- Annual bonuses
- Paid time off
- Paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)
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