Join Our Dynamic Team as an Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and excellence? Do you have a proven track record of driving cost efficiencies and delivering value in procurement and supply chain management? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team. Lead and inspire a team of sourcing professionals to develop and implement cutting-edge sourcing strategies that align with our organizational goals. Take your career to new heights with opportunities for continuous learning, development, and advancement within our organization.
ABOUT US:
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.
POSITION TITLE : Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, leads a team of supply chain buyers specializing in scientific buying to maximize research funding for Scripps Research Principal Investigators. The Associate Director will work closely with the Supply Chain and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) teams to develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy to drive material reduction in lab-related costs, while ensuring continuous process improvement and risk mitigation.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced data-driven leader with expertise within the life sciences sector and possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the evolving scientific supplier landscape and related supply chain.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Develop and lead data-driven strategies to continuously optimize scientific supply chain efficiencies and ensure the seamless flow of materials.
- Manage and mentor scientific sourcing team, emphasizing proactive strategic sourcing of research materials, goods, services, and equipment
- Foster strong relationships with research stakeholders to align with their needs and priorities
- Partner with the P2P and Supply Chain teams to achieve the team's overall vision, mission, and objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive market research to inform category strategies, focusing on the evolving landscape of research material providers, and ensures the team translates internal data into actionable insights for research-related sourcing
- Champion supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives, aligning sourcing strategies with ethical considerations and promoting sustainable procurement practices.
- Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process. NOTE: this bullet must be in all postings under this header.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 7+ years of experience with managing complex sourcing, contracting, and regulatory issues in biopharmaceutical and/or biomedical industry scientific purchasing. Expertise in Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) required. Experience with Uniform Guidance (UG) a strong plus.
- Proven leadership in managing large spend categories and related workflows, processes, analyses (e.g., total cost of ownership) and risk assessments
- Strategic mindset coupled with the ability and willingness to roll up sleeves where necessary and desire to constantly improve the status quo
- Experience building and managing highly collaborative and effective teams, as well as spearheading and shepherding organizational and / or process transformation.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Superior negotiation and project management abilities, including leading cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in modern procurement and ERP systems. Experience with Jaggaer/Sci-Quest and Workday ERP is a strong plus.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Preferred certifications: CPM, CPSM, PMP, and Lean Six Sigma.
- This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.
COMPENSATON:
The expected hiring range for this position is $152,900 to $178,700/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
- Free, on-site parking
The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.
EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.