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Executive Director Global Procurement

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Sleepy Hollow Trailer Village, AZ, United States


Key Accountabilities

Accountable for leading, defining, and implementing the Global Indirect Category strategy to serve global and regional business needs.

Works closely with stakeholders to lead discussions related to the Indirect Categories of Professional Services, IT, Travel and Meetings, and HR, and aligns category priorities with Procurement management and stakeholders.

Leads negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the Indirect Category as assigned.

Works independently to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.

Represents Global Procurement by participating in organizational decisions in the Indirect categories with critical short and long‑term impact on the success, efficiency, growth, and results of the organization and company.

Demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.

Leads category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations.

Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements.

Manages a team of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks.

Provides coaching and guidance on job performance and career development to direct reports and provides leadership examples for the organization.

Uses data to drive decision‑making for successful category projects.

Coaches proficiency on procurement technical skills among Global Procurement team.

Job Requirements

Degree in a relevant field plus progressive experience in procurement, preferably with substantial experience in Pharma/BioPharma.

Experience successfully leading global categories teams, processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories.

Builds influential relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive results for Regeneron.

Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams to drive results in Indirect categories or related categories through effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management.

Provides expert insight and knowledge regarding rates, unit costs, and costing structures to enable optimal negotiations.

Uses external data sources, market information, and supplier engagement to constantly improve Regeneron’s knowledge of supply market dynamics.

Exhibits integrity, focus, and clarity in an ambiguous environment to drive change and improvement.

Demonstrated success leading and directing the global supply market evaluation process using all available market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.

Acts as the primary relationship manager to the supplier’s global leadership team.

Experience leading manager‑level professionals in a multi‑national firm, including writing performance reviews, setting annual objectives, coaching, and developing direct reports.

Working knowledge with sourcing and contracting tools, ERPs, and eRFx systems (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, other).

Ability to leverage standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; fitness center access; a 401(k) plan with company match; family support benefits; equity awards; annual bonuses; paid time off; and paid leave for military and parental reasons. Benefits vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Employer Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the company’s business.

Salary Range (annually) $255,000.00 - $424,900.00

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