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As Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management, you'll support clinical research by partnering with internal teams (Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, etc.) to understand what they need, connect them with the right suppliers, and help make sure services and services are in place when they're needed. This is a role for someone who can balance business needs, supplier relationships, compliance, and cost awareness while keeping the bigger purpose in mind: helping execute the research that can bring new therapies and technologies closer to patients.

The Lead Procurement Analyst is responsible for the execution of predefined strategic sourcing processes and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. This role will proactively address and resolve routine variations within the defined strategic sourcing processes, including but not limited to: issues related to supplier performance, documentation, delivery execution, pricing, and / or quality. This role will also participate in the development of sourcing strategies and improving sourcing patterns to improve financial performance.

• Assist other senior team members with complex category(ies) or assignment of intermediate to complex category(ies) in terms of number of suppliers, amount of spend, and breadth of supplier use across the category
• Develop relationships with internal customer base to better understand their procurement needs while leveraging best value through strategic sourcing opportunities. Educate and train stakeholders on sourcing policies, processes, and systems
• Administer the end-to-end sourcing process, supporting all stakeholders in the execution of the source-to-pay process
• Use best practice procurement initiatives ensure orders for all goods and services are placed and delivered on time to maintain business continuity, while negotiating the best market price for all commodities
• Perform/Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that business needs and/or cost savings targets are met
• Promote/Drive adherence to and execution of corporate contracts and e-catalogs. Manage key supplier business relationships, tracking performance, reducing supply base, and improving supplier performance while enhancing compliance via key supplier spend
• Conduct/Lead sourcing initiatives, execution of RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, supplier qualification process, supplier analysis, total cost analysis, negotiation of contractual terms, and supplier selection. Assist in corporate level sourcing efforts and meet all business needs and/or cost savings goals
• Conduct analysis on material usage and spend, and develop opportunities to improve service, meet schedule adherence, and identify savings. Lead and secure supplier risk mitigation strategies for all critical supply. Continually address concerns and revise strategy
• Ensure that the procurement activities are in full compliance with employee health, safety, and regulatory requirement
• Ensure that CAPEX and service contracts are fit for purpose, are aligned with business objectives/strategy, are cost effective, and delivered on time
• Refine and develop Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Manage supplier relationships to include tracking performance in terms of delivery timeliness, quality, and cost, optimizing the supply base, and improving supplier performance
• Provide support for and/or lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
• Review and negotiate pricing and terms and conditions
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, corporate contracts, and department procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or a business field of study
• 8+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing or closely related area with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing or closely related area with a Master's degree
• General knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and support systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and customer service skills
• Proficient in Source-to-pay and ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Able to work independently
• Ability to recognize potential vendor performance problems and to propose solutions
• Ability to work effectively and negotiate with others to achieve goals
• Self-directed with an ability to network and identify strategic sourcing opportunities
• General knowledge of GxP
• Proven RFQ experience in a cross functional environment
• Proven track record of delivering tangible results in a global complex/decentralized environment
• Experience in working with multiple teams and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in life sciences or a business field of study
• NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification
• Involvement in a purchasing-related professional organization

Job Location

This role is based in our Durham, NC office. Currently this job is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office. In office requirements could increase based on business needs.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities