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Job Summary

The Senior Manager, IT Procurement Processes & Governance is a supporting role that assists in ensuring compliance with procurement policies and process around governing Otsuka’s vendor management practices. This role will ensure vendors deliver maximum value to the organization while meeting performance, compliance and cost expectations. The role will collaborate with IT, procurement, legal and business stakeholders to evaluate vendor performance, manage contracts, support negotiations and enforce governance processes. This individual ensures vendor contractual compliance, procurement policy compliance and driving efficiencies across a combination of onshore and offshore processes. This role will help drive metrics reporting, facilitate business reviews and help drive vendor This role enforces all policies, processes, and systems related to purchasing in OAPI/OPDC, and partners with other key Sourcing stakeholders in Supply Chain, R&D, Regional (OAI), and with our parent company in Japan.

Job Description

+ Serve as primary governance support for IT vendors

+ Lead regular performance reviews and issue resolution discussions.

+ Assist the procurement management team in the enforcement of procurement policies, procedures, and standards to govern the buying practices at Otsuka as it relates to IT vendors.

+ Coordinate with IT-related functions I to identify changes to IT regulatory requirements and communicate with the Director and Associate Director to ensure they are addressed in updates to procurement policies.

+ Work with Sourcing to ensure proper KPIs and SLAs are included in contractual documentation

+ Utilize performance metrics, service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance and adherence to contractual agreements in the IT functions

+ Assist the Associate Director or Director in the performance of IT-specific vendor reviews and audits to assess compliance with policies, contractual terms, and service level agreements (SLAs).

+ Monitor vendor spend against budgets and support cost optimization initiatives.

+ Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks, including operations, cybersecurity and legal risks.

+ Support IT sourcing strategy and category plans.

+ Support due diligence efforts during RP/RFI processes.

+ Track and monitor key performance of key IT vendors and assist in developing standardized scorecards and dashboards.

+ Provide input to the vendor risk tiering and concentration analysis to mitigate any third-party risk as it relates to IT suppliers.

+ Provide guidance to employees involved in IT-specific, vendor-related activities.

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

Qualifications

Knowledge

+ An understanding of procurement and IT vendor management.

+ Demonstrated knowledge on ongoing monitoring and reporting of KPIs as part of a vendor programs

+ Experience in auditing contracts, understanding contract deliverables and reviewing vendor controls

+ Experience developing KPIs and SLAs at a category level to monitor vendor performance

+ Experience with stakeholder management with the ability to collaboratively co-develop vendor management strategies

+ Experience working in a Sourcing/Procurement team in a complex environment

+ Strong communication skills required; must have the ability to communicate effectively

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage and prioritize workload

+ Demonstrate a positive attitude and an appetite to drive change

+ Business degree or equivalent

+ Experience interacting with vendors; able to evaluate situations from multiple angles and sensitive to stakeholders needs while maintaining focus on bring the best value to the organization

+ Understands key financial and operational controls needed in a Procurement organization in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Skills and Experience

Minimum of 5+ years of in procurement including evaluation of existing processes and driving improvements.

+ A foundational understanding of IT technologies and solutions is required.

+ Experience in procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on policy development and implementation with a focus on vendor management

+ Understanding of vendor management principles, purchasing processes, and best practices, including vendor selection, evaluation, and performance management.

+ Analytical skills with the ability to assess vendor and procurement performance, identify risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies, as they relate not only to the supplier relationship but also to the impact any supplier technologies or solutions will have on the business.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

+ Proficiency in vendor management software and tools for contract management, performance tracking, and risk assessment. SAP Ariba a plus.

+ Demonstration of project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and execute initiatives within budgetary constraints.

+ Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of vendor management and supply chain operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant technical expertise. Advanced degree (MBA/MS) preferred.

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Competencies

**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $131,153.00 - Maximum $187,550.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

**Company benefits** : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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