Procurement Manager (US)
Immunocore

Job Info

About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners.
Key Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide strong and varied support to Procurement team, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, with a focus on ownership of critical contract and category management tasks to ensure awareness and compliance across the company, as well as driving sourcing strategies and suppler negotiations to deliver optimal value from our 3rd party spend.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* The Procurement lead contact for several functions and related suppliers, providing procurement, negotiation and contract management subject matter expertise to relevant stakeholders and suppliers
* The Procurement lead contact for the creation, negotiation and finalization of contractual documents (MSAs, Work Orders, Change Orders) for various departments in a timely manner, using the pre-approved Immunocore templates where appropriate
* The Procurement lead for RFPs across various stakeholder functions, ensuring Procurement input is provided and sourcing process followed so that the best value proposal is selected as winning bidder and communication to all bidder participants is timely and appropriately consistent
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to agree and implement optimal sourcing strategies, leveraging spend through fewer sources of supply to generate maximum value wherever appropriate
* Contribute to corporate savings pipeline by identifying new efficiency opportunities (including new supplier identification) and driving projects to swift, successful and sustainable implementation
* Proactive engagement with key stakeholders to ensure business strategy is understood, contract requirements are anticipated, and contract executions are effectively progressed in a timely manner
* Contribute to 'insource vs outsource' strategy initiatives
* Anticipate and appropriately mitigate potential supply or supplier sourcing risks
* Support accurate and timely completion of 'Super Shopper' tasks when required, being sufficiently knowledgeable about systems to educate stakeholders, suppliers and coach Super Shoppers on key process steps and why appropriate adherence is required
* Develop proficiency in Netsuite and Agiloft reporting functionality and run / cascade reports at an appropriate frequency to ensure data required for stakeholder and supplier meetings is gathered in a timely and complete manner
* Be a positive advocate for corporate compliance initiatives and contract management process enhancements with relevant stakeholders and suppliers
* Act as a role model for the application of relevant corporate policies and procedures, and adhere to compliance and process requirements
* Work closely with the Procurement Director to enhance Procurement department infrastructure
* Proactive identification and implementation ownership for process efficiency opportunities to accelerate contract review and supplier negotiation steps

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

* Procurement experience ideally at a Global Category or Procurement Manager level
* Experience negotiating with Global suppliers and influencing geographically dispersed stakeholders
* Experience of working in or closely with international companies, ideally with a US presence
* Evidence of continuous improvement mentality with demonstrable success in improving and transforming processes, including effective leverage of technology
* Evidence of credibility with management and external stakeholders
* Evidence of leading strategic sourcing initiatives with cross-functional teams
* Experience working in roles that require proactive identification and implementation of process improvement opportunities
* Comfortable with simultaneously managing multiple requests from different departments and/or suppliers
* Excellent communication skills
* Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PPT)

Desirable
* Experience of Agiloft and/or Netsuite software

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

* Openness and honesty
Readily offering information pertaining to work in hand whether positive or negative.
* Taking responsibility
Being prepared to accept full responsibility for tasks entrusted to them; seeing tasks through to completion and dealing with the consequences of failure or success.
* Flexibility
Being flexible to new ideas and approaches; changes of plans, objectives and/or priorities. Handling disjointed tasks effectively.
* Team spirit
Being able to work productively with others to achieve tasks. Showing consideration for the needs and feelings of others.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

* Analytical Thinking
* Attention to detail
* Diagnostic Information Gathering
* Managing Self Performance
* Results Orientated
* Teamwork
* Effective written and oral communication
* Building collaborative relationships * Interpersonal awareness
* Conceptual thinking
* Forward thinking
* Positively embracing change
* Persuasive communication
* Influencing others
* Initiative

Education & qualifications

Essential
* 10+ years of relevant work experience
* Highly proficient computer skills, competent in the core Microsoft Office modules

Desirable
* Experience of working in the Life Sciences or Healthcare industry