Associate Director Global Procurement - Data Analytics & Content Lead

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analytics Strategy & Roadmap Development

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• Develop and execute a strategic data and analytics roadmap for the procurement function. The roadmap provides a clear vision and direction for how data and analytics will be used to achieve business goals.
• Continuously coordinate business needs requirements from Source to Pay teams to prioritize into the roadmap & define impacts on technology or data infrastructure.
• Partner with leadership team & governance committee to prioritize initiatives / use cases to be deployed based on cost/benefit analysis.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that will be used to measure the success of each initiative. Establish a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress and make data-driven adjustments.

• Data & Analytics Governance Process

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• Lead the data & analytics governance committee, engaging with stakeholders within procurement & the business to ensure full alignment to strategic roadmap and priorities.
• Establish robust governance mechanisms to escalate findings through appropriate channels.
• Establish and enforce data governance and data quality standards within the procurement department. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data privacy regulations.

• Data & Analytics Use Case Build & Implementation

• Own and maintain portfolio of prioritized analytics use cases to build & implement for Source-to-Pay
• Oversee a team of resources to gather requirements for various use cases and confirm implementation strategy (i.e., build vs. buy).
• Oversee implementation of data & analytics use cases in partnership with relevant stakeholders

• Procurement Data Management

• Oversee management of procurement specific content utilized across multiple platforms including Preferred Supplier, Buying Portal, Policy Compliance, etc..
• Oversee process and governance for spend taxonomy refresh.

• Executive Reporting:

• Support the preparation of high-level reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key procurement metrics, trends, and strategic insights in partnership with the functional strategy lead.

• Key Stakeholder Management

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• Coordinate across procurement and the business stakeholders to ensure business requirements are gathered and well understood.
• Regularly engage with appropriate Technology and third-party stakeholders to drive execution activities of analytic use cases (i.e., building dashboards, etc.).
• Manage and mentor a team of data analysts, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the team.

Must Have Skills

• Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems
• Proven expertise in systems integration, implementation, and project management
• Strong knowledge of procurement upstream and downstream processes and demonstrated ability to collaborate to identify and deliver integration and efficiencies
• Proven track record of leading implementation of procurement digital roadmaps Advanced data/information and analytics management (including cycle times, KPIs and SLAs), continuous improvement expertise, and project management skills
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
• Experience with procurement technology and software systems, such as procurement ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning), spend analysis tools, and data visualization tools

Soft Skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• Expert communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. / B.A.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant business experience
• Minimum of 6-8 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience
• Minimum of 3 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience
• Advanced knowledge of procurement technologies and systems.