Associate Manager, Procurement Technology
Regeneron
The Associate Manager, Global Procurement Technology is a key member of Regeneron's Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) and will help to build, implement, and communicate best practices and optimize technology to drive operational excellence across the department. The role focuses on continuous improvement programs for Regeneron’s day-to-day needs and long-term operational goals. The Associate Manager will leverage their in-depth working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and procurement to educate, influence, and drive innovation within our global team and facilitate effective and efficient use of Regeneron’s S2P procedures and controls.
The role requires 4 days/week onsite, based at our Corporate offices in Sleepy Hollow, NY with 1 day/week working from home. This is not open to fully remote-based work arrangements.
As an Associate Manager, Global Procurement a typical day may include:
- Identification, adoption, and on-going support of digital technologies, processes, and tools used by Global Procurement team members.
- Leading cross-functional teams to assess, design, and manage technology solutions including SaaS, process automation, AI and other technologies to increase the capabilities of our Global Procurement team.
- Oversight of third party technology providers and internal technology support teams to ensure a stable system environment.
- Provides guidance and supports organizational capabilities and operational effectiveness across our business user community by creating instructional content, hosting monthly/quarterly learning and development sessions, and communicating changes to systems as required.
- Identifies gaps or improvements and assists in the development of presentations and learning content to advance our system technology training sessions.
- Participates in Global Procurement department educational roadshows and facilitates efficient working practices with Regeneron business unit stakeholders.
- Develops, codifies, and improves procurement procedures, guides, tools, and templates in the Global Procurement Playbook and other resource libraries.
- Identifies ways to continually improve the procedural and operational effectiveness and efficiency across the procurement organization.
- Coaches more junior members of the team to learn and develop skills.
This role may be for you if you have:
- Insight and knowledge regarding effective and efficient use of technology and system configuration.
- Demonstrated, progressive knowledge with P2P, sourcing, contracting, ERP, eRFX, orchestration systems (such as Oracle (iPro and Fusion Cloud), Zycus, Coupa, Ariba, Jagger, Ivalua, iCertis, Tealbook, SAP, and other procurement Software as a Service systems)
- Ability to leverage standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing date (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience working within continuous improvement projects and supporting change management activities for departmental projects.
- Capability to manage internal customer issues and expectations.
- Ability to organize forums and workshops to effectively communicate project status, changes to the system environment, requirements collection activities, and other communications required by the role.
- Ability to formulate, deliver, and communicate technical presentations effectively to both sourcing and non-sourcing professionals.
To be considered for this role, you must possess a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant, progressive experience within sourcing and / or procurement organizations. Hands on knowledge and capability to administer various systems and tools across the organization. Experience in managing third party technology solution providers include operational support, change management, effective communications around releases, and supporting relationship management.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), 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 also 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.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
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