West Pharmaceutical Services · 1 day ago
Director, Sourcing
Exton, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a company dedicated to improving patient lives, and they are seeking a Director of Sourcing to lead procurement efforts for global categories. The role involves developing and implementing category strategies, driving procurement processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supply assurance and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Lead procurement and sourcing leads to be successful delivering their objectives and provide mid-to-long term direction and vision across accountable categories managed
Lead and influence management structures as to balance priorities and process improvement in regard of meeting structure and rigor, use of guidance playbook frameworks, policy documents as applies to provide necessary flexibility and agility in responding to short-medium-long term business demands
Guide and support the sourcing teams to apply globally harmonized category management framework and processes and execute sourcing, contracting initiatives to deliver optimal total cost of ownership, consolidate supplier base and drive efficiency through the chosen solutions, together with a multitude of global stakeholders at various levels and locations, leveraging scale and scope across the internal manufacturing network
Provide proactive management SRM and SPM for supplier base, and manage supply issues, performance and innovation for tiered classification of supplier. Inform and coordinate communication with Global Supply Chain leads on supplier issues with recommendations for resolution
Understand and have excellent category and sourcing knowledge of Direct Materials, Capital Assets and Indirect Sourcing landscapes, supply and service markets for goods and services in terms of supplier bases, technologies, competitive environment, market trends and cost drivers. Key advantage to have device, electrical, electronics and moulded component knowledge including scientific injection and compression moulding experience for wearable, containment and administration system products
Find and implement strategic sourcing solutions previously unknown to West, or previously known but not actioned
Make necessary organizational structure changes to meet goals and objectives. Recommend best practice standards and internal policies globally, and vet them with leadership on suitability to be implemented on a global level
Identify and assess risks and benefits of sourcing decisions and clearly present proposals to mitigate risks collaboratively, ensuring sustained product supply-quality-compliance
Build and keep up a trustful and fruitful relationship with cross functional peers. Align cross functional targets as to balance resources
Perform supplier relationship management to ensure continuous improvement and innovation, best in class pricing, product and service quality, continuity of goods and services, and alignment with internal stakeholders and company strategies
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules
Ensure adequate protection of confidential information and documentation. Restrict access to confidential information. Ensure that key operational and essential documentation files are properly stored
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Business or related technical degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum 10 years progressive business experience in sourcing / supplier / category management or related functions required
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
No relocation is provided for this opportunity
Lead procurement and sourcing leads to be successful delivering their objectives and provide mid-to-long term direction and vision across accountable categories managed
Lead and influence management structures as to balance priorities and process improvement in regard of meeting structure and rigor, use of guidance playbook frameworks, policy documents as applies to provide necessary flexibility and agility in responding to short-medium-long term business demands
Guide and support the sourcing teams to apply globally harmonized category management framework and processes and execute sourcing, contracting initiatives to deliver optimal total cost of ownership, consolidate supplier base and drive efficiency through the chosen solutions, together with a multitude of global stakeholders at various levels and locations, leveraging scale and scope across the internal manufacturing network
Provide proactive management SRM and SPM for supplier base, and manage supply issues, performance and innovation for tiered classification of supplier
Inform and coordinate communication with Global Supply Chain leads on supplier issues with recommendations for resolution
Understand and have excellent category and sourcing knowledge of Direct Materials, Capital Assets and Indirect Sourcing landscapes, supply and service markets for goods and services in terms of supplier bases, technologies, competitive environment, market trends and cost drivers
Key advantage to have device, electrical, electronics and moulded component knowledge including scientific injection and compression moulding experience for wearable, containment and administration system products
Find and implement strategic sourcing solutions previously unknown to West, or previously known but not actioned
Make necessary organizational structure changes to meet goals and objectives
Recommend best practice standards and internal policies globally, and vet them with leadership on suitability to be implemented on a global level
Identify and assess risks and benefits of sourcing decisions and clearly present proposals to mitigate risks collaboratively, ensuring sustained product supply-quality-compliance
Build and keep up a trustful and fruitful relationship with cross functional peers
Align cross functional targets as to balance resources
Perform supplier relationship management to ensure continuous improvement and innovation, best in class pricing, product and service quality, continuity of goods and services, and alignment with internal stakeholders and company strategies
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules
Ensure adequate protection of confidential information and documentation
Restrict access to confidential information
Ensure that key operational and essential documentation files are properly stored
Preferred
Master's Degree MBA preferred
Medical device manufacturing experience preferred
Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures and company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Excellent Category Management, Sourcing, SRM, SPM and Contracting - lead negotiation experience
Demonstrated leadership in line management, high-performing teams with ability to influence
Demonstrated ability to manage projects using project management process, tools and techniques
Broad procurement and sourcing knowledge with Direct Materials, Capital Asset and Indirect Sourcing markets
Ability to partner and work with senior leadership teams at manufacturing sites and global functions
Excellent influencing, change management, and negotiation skills
Present and advocate sourcing cases to a variety of audiences with self-confidence
Ability to respectfully communicate to and challenge senior leadership
Openness for new initiatives, fast learner, proactive
Track record of leading teams and building effective working relationships both internally and externally
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Results orientation
Excellent analytical capabilities
Self-starter and independent worker
Proficiency in English
Benefits
Benefit programs
Health Insurance
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2025-12-06
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