Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Why join Team Simtra?Because we:
Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.
Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
This Role
The Sr. Director of Global Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing and driving the Procurement vision with key stakeholders in the company. This individual will be a key partner to functional leaders across the company focusing on strategy, execution and implementation. This position will facilitate the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize quality, serviceability, technology, risk, and total cost across all Indirect categories.
The Responsibilities
Global procurement category ownership with responsibility for strategic through tactical-level execution for all Indirect categories, such as IT, Capex, Lab Supplies, MRO, Travel, HR and Finance.
Lead and implement Procurement Operations initiatives such as tracking and reporting of Key Performance Indicators and developing process improvements for all procurement workflows (both Direct and Indirect).
Requires strategic business partnering with functional leaders such as Operations, Quality, Legal, IT, HR, and Finance.
Partner with Finance and the shared services team to develop relevant KPI reporting and drive efficiencies in procurement process flows.
Delivers on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments in support of Simtra’s business goals
Partners with Supply Chain to create demand plans for supplier partners
Responsible for the coordination of business projects and programs (e.g. M&A integration, make or buy, vendor transition, CSR), supervising execution and presenting results to senior leaders
Leadership Responsibilities
Works with supplier leadership (Vice President of Global Procurement, Functional and Operations Leaders) to solve business problems and assure alignment with Simtra’s objectives
Develops and assess purchasing talent and improve resource productivity and professionalism
Mentors and develops staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvement
Implements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results
Drives development and implementation of common processes, standardized practices, use of tools and technologies that can be scaled company wide
Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management or a related area or equivalent; MBA preferred
15+ years of work experience
Confirmed experience leading and running diverse globally located remote based procurement staff focusing on mentoring, coaching and performance management
High level of proficiency with core Procurement skills relevant to sourcing Indirect Categories
Strong influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of colleagues
Proven flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to expertly present complex information to senior leaders
Results oriented, metrics driven leader with a root cause, permanent fix approach, continuous improvement approach
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong procurement and sourcing background
Experience in the Life Sciences is preferred
Demonstrated understanding of operations
Progressively responsible career path in manufacturing operations and procurement with significant practical experience in international settings
Strong analytical skills and process focus
Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and unquestioned integrity and trust
Travel - approximately 20% - domestic and global
In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:
Day One Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse Life Insurance
Child Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Time Off Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave and more
Adoption Reimbursement Program
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Community and Volunteer Service Program
Additional Benefits
Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Vision Coverage
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal and more
Onsite Campus Amenities
Workout Facility
Cafeteria
Credit Union
[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/24
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
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