What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement position at Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.?
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ : OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.
Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.
As the Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, you will be a part of a fast-growing and innovative ophthalmology organization at the company’s headquarters in Bedford, MA. The role is part of the Supply Chain organization at Ocular Therapeutix in a hands-on, team-oriented environment where you can have a big impact on the long-term success of the company.
Responsibilities include leading category management activities for raw materials, API, and CMO support services. Includes market analysis and due diligence, RFx development, negotiation, competitive price and cost analysis, financial analysis and long-term planning, contract development and on-going supplier management and risk management. Additional focus on optimization of internal sourcing processes, workflows and interfaces in an effort to reduce production and delivery times and costs in supporting corporate objectives and industry best practices.
This role is on site in Bedford with some flexibility for remote work. Periodic travel to suppliers and CMO’s to establish / maintain key business stakeholders and supplier relationships is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing Strategy Development – Working closely with the Director and Head of Supply Chain, co-develop and implement sourcing strategies with business units to enable development and commercialization of a retina product portfolio. This includes identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, influencing network strategy and managing supplier relationships.
- Supplier Management – Manage relationships with key CMO’s / suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and services. Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for risk mitigation, build resilience, cost savings, process improvements, and innovation.
- Business Partnering – develop strong, trusting, and influential relationships with stakeholders, understand the company’s business objectives, bring supplier and marketplace expertise, collaborate on multi-year strategic and operational plans, and drive business outcomes.
- Global Category Management – API category SME - including the development and management of category and sourcing strategies, management of strategic supplier relationship and performance management, in addition to tactical RFx activities. Work closely with Pharmaceutical Development team.
- Risk Mitigation - Assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers. Proactively identify potential disruptions and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.
- Market Analysis - Stay informed about market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies related to raw materials and CMO services. Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify new opportunities and risks.
- Continuous Improvement - Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline sourcing processes, enhance efficiency, and drive operational excellence within the ophthalmology supply chain space. Analyze data and performance metrics to monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Financials – Support annual budget process. Evaluate Bill of Material (BOMs) and understand total COGs to identify opportunities and risks.
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