Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation

Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10 years (Bachelor's) or 8 years (Master's) of experience in purchasing or sourcing roles.
  • 7 years of experience in negotiation preparation and contract management.
  • 5 years of experience in governance, compliance, and risk/value management.
  • Experience with SAP systems including Ariba, WeBuy, and S/4HANA ERP.
  • 3 years of experience with performance indicator tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Ability to collaborate across different business functions globally.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sourcing vision and strategy in the U.S. market.
  • Enhance sourcing capabilities through innovation and transformation.
  • Align U.S. priorities with global SE&T initiatives.
  • Oversee performance management and data analytics in sourcing.
  • Promote digitalization and ensure compliance with laws and standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for harmonized sourcing solutions.
  • Manage the sourcing business portfolio and promote continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted up to 20% of the time.
  • Engagement in global sourcing initiatives and practices.
  • Opportunities for international travel up to 30%.
Full Job Description
Description

Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation at Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation in Ridgefield, CT (Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from this office 20% of the time).

Job Duties: Serves as a key leader within Global Business Services (GBS) Sourcing, focused on the U.S. market. Drives the sourcing vision, mission, and strategy while ensuring operational efficiency in a highly regulated environment. Aligns U.S. priorities with global Sourcing Excellence & Transformation (SE&T) initiatives and reports directly to the Vice President, Head of Purchasing in the U.S. Enhances Boehringer Ingelheim's sourcing capabilities through excellence, transformation, and innovation. Translates global strategies into U.S.-specific actions and manages the sourcing business portfolio. Oversees performance management, data analytics, governance, compliance, and project portfolio management. Promotes digitalization and sustainable sourcing while ensuring adherence to U.S. laws and global standards. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and the global Head of SE&T to ensure harmonized solutions. Ensures sourcing strategies deliver value, mitigate risk, and foster continuous improvement across local and global operations. *Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation's office in Ridgefield, CT 20% of the time.

Description (cont'd)

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Business, Engineering or related field and ten (10) years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role OR Master's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Business, Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role. Must have seven (7) years of experience with: Negotiation preparation and execution; and, Contract management. Must have five (5) years of experience with: Governance and compliance enablement; Strategic project leadership; Risk and value management; Project portfolio management; SAP systems, including Ariba, WeBuy Sourcing, WeBuy Procurement, and S/4HANA ERP; Working across different business functions and with global partners; and, Working in different roles within procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, and compliance. Must have three (3) years of experience with Dashboard performance indicator tool, including Power BI or Tableau. Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.

About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and manufactures prescription medicines. The company's mission is to improve the health and quality of life of patients by developing innovative therapies. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, which is headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany. The company's research and development efforts focus on respiratory diseases, immunology, oncology, and diseases of the central nervous system. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1885 and is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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