Director I, Direct Material Sourcing

Are you ready to join a growing, global drug development and manufacturing organization that puts people first?  Come to Adare!  We work closely with our pharmaceutical industry partners during all phases of drug development and commercial manufacturing with a mission of improving the lives of patients and medicines essential to people all over the world.  Every role within Adare offers you a unique, customized experience with a chance to make a real impact that is critical to our success.  With the help of people like you dedicated to our mission, Adare is transforming lives by transforming drug delivery!

Join our mission at Adare!

What can Adare offer you?


* Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums


* 401k with a highly competitive match


* Generous PTO, including floating holidays


* Career growth and internal opportunities


* Tuition reimbursement


* Relocation assistance


* Performance-based bonus


* Employee Recognition Programs

 

We are seeking to hire a Director I, Direct Materials Sourcing to join our Procurement Team…

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you! 

JOB SUMMARY

The Director I, Director Materials Sourcing is expected to conduct sourcing, negotiation and procurement activities for direct materials and services in support of Adare’s production and development activities.  This Director I is responsible for maximizing value through the supplier base in support of all production demand as well as research & development projects and alternate source projects.

Develops, deploys, and drives the strategic plan for the ADARE direct materials spend, across multiple North American Sites.

Work with Finance, Production, Development, Quality, Commercial, Supply Chain & Procurement to meet operational and strategic goals both short and long term.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES


* In this leadership role, you will lead and facilitate the strategic sourcing process, including negotiations and contract management, supplier management, and value creation (cost savings, working capital improvements, vendor managed inventory, supplier innovation)


* Identify new and alternate sources of direct materials and services in support of all development activities.


* Work with Suppliers, Quality and Development in developing, where necessary, product to meet needed specifications and practices.


* Work with Purchasing, Quality and Project Management to develop an alternate source of supply and existing supplier strategy in support of corporate goals.


* Develop and maintain accurate and concise reporting on development activities.


* Works effectively under deadlines.


* Acts as the company’s representative by showing respect and being ambassador for the established beliefs and behaviors of the Company.

Works in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers, suppliers and the public.


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