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Senior Director, Procurement

Evotec
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Senior Director, Procurement

The Senior Director, Procurement champions strong Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and helps align vendors and contractors in a strategic manner to gain the best possible value structure for delivery of raw materials, consumables, capital goods, services and indirect materials, in accordance with the global company strategy. The role reports to the SVP, Global Procurement in the Evotec Group's headquarters in Hamburg, Germany.

This position is hybrid based at our Seattle or Redmond office.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for procurement, analysis, negotiation and control of both laboratory and GMP raw materials, consumables, capital goods, services and indirect materials spend for Just-Evotec, Seattle and assigned sites in accordance with corporate targets and guidelines
  • Lead a team of motivated procurement site specialists, in the planning, coordination, execution and monitoring of all operational and strategic tasks of the site procurement function
  • Lead, develop and coach the team towards procurement best practices in accordance with the group strategy
  • Evaluate and develop a supplier base and partnerships through strong SRM to create a reliable and long-term source of supply
  • Support vendor excellence via agreements, process improvements, and best practices
  • Provide ongoing optimal service and support to the operational teams and provide full transparency and regular updates about critical aspects to all key stakeholders
  • Generate and analyze monthly KPI, gap analysis and corrective actions
  • Lead, guide and implement efficiency projects (local and global) with support of project sponsors
  • Establish and train on procurement processes and policies in accordance with global guidelines
  • Ensure export and import activities are compliant with international trade laws and customs regulations
  • Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders including manufacturing, technical operations, quality, validation, facilities & engineering, and process development organizations to understand and optimize internal processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Management or Engineering, ideally a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or similar
  • More than 5 years' experience in a procurement position and at least 3 years in senior position, ideally in an international corporation
  • More than 3 years of good manufacturing practices (GMP) experience
  • Previous experience in procurement leadership in a Production / Material Requirement Planning- driven company is a plus
  • Capable and competent leader with the ability to positively influence others cross functionally
  • International trade and transport knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience in successful contract negotiations
  • Superior communications skills with the ability to interact, converse and share ideas effectively with employees at all levels of the business
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills with a positive and "can do" approach
  • Sound commercial and analytical skill set
  • Must be fluent in English; fluency in French is a plus
  • Proficiency in ERP procurement (SAP), inventory management and control systems, MS office, E-procurement and digital tools experience
  • Occasional travel between sites according to business needs
  • The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $160,000 to $200,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual's skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

    Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

    Salary : $160,000 - $200,000

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