This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this senior manager role, the job holder will directly and through teams be responsible and accountable for developing, implementing, and sustaining procurement plans and strategies for the assigned category / sub-categories. The role operates within the West Global Procurement – Strategic Sourcing, Category Management Framework to deliver assigned enterprise and business unit objectives and deliverable while performing to West’s professional and ethical business practices, within the pillars of Global Procurement, Sourcing Function – category Management, Sourcing Expertise, Supplier Relationship & Performance Management, Contracting and Financial Framework implemented through business partnering model. The role requires value leadership business and supplier risk identification & mitigation. In this role demonstrates capacity to further gain new market trends and insights, potential sources and future technologies platforms and solutions to meet Wests business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage assigned Sourcing, Contract and Business stakeholder relationships – gaining a comprehensive understanding of business owner requirements
• In collaboration with business stakeholders, implement strategic sourcing and category strategies that consolidate and optimize both the supplier base and services, while securing the lowest TCO and access to highest levels of supply, service, and quality.
• Conduct financial, spend analysis and support of business case development to support and enable tactical roll-out of approved sourcing plans and events. To continuously drive for optimizing working capital, costs, price, and service.
• Work with business owners, subject matter experts and finance (FP&A) team to gather, assess budget impact and spend forecasts for assigned category(s), programs, and contracts, further supporting sourcing plans for applicable business functions.
• To participate in global and operating unit leadership, supply reviews forums as required to drive sourcing strategy and plan
• Lead and support business function partners on sourcing and procurement policies, procedures and business process through stakeholder management, team interactions and defined training programs, as applies
• Develop and implement system platform and business solutions to enhance sourcing and improve category performance and service delivery issues, as required
• Lead and optimize cost saving, reductions and controls for assigned category(s) while maintaining continuous timely supply of material and services to meet delivery requirements and West business expectations
• Introduce new and innovative ideas for the sourcing and procurement of materials, goods, and services
• Within assigned category(s), actively lead and support Supplier Relationship (SRM) and Supplier Performance (SPM) management using defined and key performance indicators, supplier-business scorecards, governance and by effectively managing commercial contract oversight and compliance for assigned business partners
• Lead implementation of sourcing initiatives and events for assigned category(s) and any boarder procurement operations as directed – includes MvB, EOI, RFx, etc.
• Review, assess and evaluate sourcing proposals and business case within Operating unit and implement sourcing strategy and process to enable and support business sourcing requirement and tactically deploy plans
• Lead and support contract negotiations and oversight with an emphasis on financial, commercial terms and conditions, risk management, compliance and business continuity while supporting business escalation and issue resolution, as applies
• Lead strategic sourcing activities and process for assigned category(s) including RFx development, supplier identification, selection and endorsement, and execution through contracting, price and term negotiation review and approval partnering with operating unit, legal and SME team, as required
• Lead and Support business partners to develop and enforce compliance to contracting framework by managing supplier and service provider performance (SPM)and relationship management (SRM), Governance, Segmentation, and Degree of Touch per West Strategic Sourcing Category Management Operating Model
• Follow Market Trends and Analysis for industry and category benchmarking. Use this knowledge to support business partners, sourcing strategy and evaluate key financial aspects of cost drivers of global markets to optimize supply network performance and delivery of value-add solution to West
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Business, Procurement or Supply Chain or equivalent experience or professional accreditation required

Work Experience

10+ years of professional experience
5+ years of experience in a Global Multi-National GMP Sourcing and manufacturing environment
Key strategic sourcing and procurement experience in GMP Pharma/Medical Device across Direct and/or Indirect Category areas with demonstrated experience required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead, support and implement strategic sourcing events and tactical sourcing projects
Demonstrated experience of project management methodology supporting cross-functional teams in delivery of projects and sourcing solutions
Service and issue orientated, ability to work within teams or independently and to deadlines
Adaptable to a multicultural environment, valuing diversity within a virtual global team environment #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What We Offer

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.

Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.

Senior Manager, Procurement

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