Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

Global Sourcing and Procurement

The Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) organization is accountable for driving and delivering Procurement value to support stakeholders’ and organizational strategic objectives. The GSP function delivers value to BioMarin by leading transformation change and implementing industry leading category strategies that directly support the corporate strategy. The GSP organization leverages market intelligence, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of goods and services and management of BioMarin’s growing third party spend of $1B+.

Through collaboration with our external suppliers and internal business partners, GSP helps bring innovative new medicines to patients. The Worldwide Research & Development Senior Category Manager is an individual contributor role. This role reports to the WWRD Sourcing Leader, who is part of the GSP Leadership Team and reports to the Vice President of Global Sourcing and Procurement. The primary customer group is the Worldwide Research & Development organization which Translates Genetic Discoveries into Transformative Medicines, with specific focus on the Early Research and Development organization (RED).

Role Scope

The Senior Category Manager must implement industry leading procurement practices, develop deep and wide relationships with stakeholders, drive innovation and continuous improvement in the ways of working. The role is primarily focused on developing and executing category strategies in the Early Research and Development area, including but not limited to the following:

• PreClinical Research Services
• Assay and Diagnostic Development Services
• Animal Studies and Preclinical Toxicology
• Academic Research and Independently Sponsored Research
• Translational Science Services

The role will work with other category managers to ensure alignment on related services or overlapping suppliers supporting other categories. Focusing on aligning early development outsourcing strategies to any impacted downstream activities within Clinical R&D or GMP environments. This role will collaborate closely with category leaders from across the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization to ensure that all of Worldwide Research and Development, as well as laboratories in the Technical Operations Organization are fully supported and optimized.

Strategy & Leadership

Business Strategies

Ability to plan strategically and align projects with BioMarin goals; design, develop and shepherd sourcing and category strategies that support business strategy and enable world class procurement execution. See ambiguity as an opportunity to drive change, establish new ways of working and create clarity.

Stakeholder Management

Build credibility through strong relationships and solid track record of results, via a collaborative approach ability to manage senior stakeholders across various functions and foster cross-functional alignment; become the point of procurement accountability for the RED team; develop productive relationships with key suppliers.

Leadership

Leading through influence and provide excellent procurement thought leadership, have a strong understanding of all GSP capabilities and strategies, be a strong advocate for the GSP organization across the company.

Finance Collaboration

Close partnership with Finance organization in support of the functional stakeholders.

External Perspective

Maintain an active understanding of industry trends and functional practices through participation in industry organizations, bringing knowledge to the team and stakeholders.

Ways of Working

Be the subject matter expert on evolving procurement practices and standards that may be rapidly changing internally and externally.

Communication

Skilled in written and verbal communication.

Operational Focus

Sourcing and Category Management Strategies

Spearhead creation and implementation of sourcing strategies to drive savings and risk mitigation, drive process improvement through transformational projects; support the team in the implementation of such strategies.

Supplier Relationship Management

Create and implement collaborative business plans with strategic suppliers; optimize supplier performance with a “one BioMarin” view, seek opportunities to right size the supply base.

Negotiations

Lead complex negotiations that require a detailed strategic plan and have a direct correlation with BioMarin’s operational and business goals.

Results Focused

Drive to measurable outcomes by delivering hard and soft savings, develop appropriate SLA’s/ KPI’s to track performance. Create a multi-year road map of opportunities.

Source to Pay Transformation

Provide strategy and operational input into transformation efforts, process and technology solutions; collaborate across the value stream to optimize outputs.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, collaborate closely with the Quality organization, actively support internal audit efforts, as needed.

Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience with sourcing and procurement in the pharmaceutical industry, including the regulations associated with the pharmaceutical industry.
• Specific knowledge and expertise in sourcing pre-clinical services and research services; solid understanding of the drug development process and early research requirements for pre-IND candidates.
• Experience and knowledge related to drug life cycle, supporting the business in critical downstream elements that should be considered during external R&D for clinical or GMP use.
• Strong people management and team leadership experience.
• Experience in supplier management and complex contract negotiations.
• Results-driven mindset and capabilities.
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills with comfort working cross-functionally to gather information and resolve conflicts.
• Motivated, high-energy, curious, self-starter and strong business mindset.
• Experience with procurement technology, preference for Ariba/ SAP.

Qualifications

Minimum Level of Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field. Scientific degree and MBA / post-graduate qualifications in a related field would be an advantage.

Area of Specialization

Sourcing & Procurement, research and development/ scientific sourcing experience. Extensive experience in procurement and R&D management in a global capacity, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector.

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement/ Sourcing/ Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of Procurement tools such as sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development and others; specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing in scope categories, particularly category strategy development and implementation, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management.
• In-depth understanding of external environment and supplier relationship models.
• Strong knowledge of finance (cost benchmark, financial audit with key suppliers) and legal matters (contracting).
• Clear understanding of business value, business priorities, and potential implementation risks.
• Significant experience working in a matrix (global/ regional) business environment.
• Strong networking skills and a proven ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and business partners.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines.

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel will be required to various BioMarin sites and supplier locations.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.