Company Information
At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical
research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical
review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep
industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader
and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning
patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate
trials.
Company Culture
Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the
driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric,
Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and
decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we
act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can
live happier, healthier lives.
At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where
everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating
one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care
are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a
workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and
make a meaningful impact.
Job Overview Summary
Advarra seeks a Senior Manager, Procurement to lead a Procurement strategy for
approximately $75M in indirect spending across seven categories. The Senior
Manager, Procurement will (a) lead a Procurement strategy for which Advarra has
a blueprint and framework built out, (b) lead and set Strategic Sourcing
activities for two strategic categories, and (c) build and lead a Procurement
Team. The Senior Manager, Procurement will reach across segments, functions, and
sites to develop, plan, and source goods and services and continuously improve
vendor-provided goods and services to benefit Advarra.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise-wide Procurement strategy that includes Spend Visibility,
Stakeholder Engagement, Sourcing Strategies, Organizational Design,
Performance Measurement, and Policy, Process and Systems. The Procurement
Senior Manager will look for opportunities to adapt or improve our current
Procurement and Source-to-Pay capability.
The Procurement Senior Manager will own the Sourcing and Buying process
activities within the Source-to-Pay Process at Advarra. This will include
designing and implementing and overseeing cross-functional workflows for
vendor onboarding.
Set and Lead Strategic Sourcing across seven major spending categories. The
Procurement Senior Manager will source Technology and Business Services (two
strategic categories) primarily and Travel, Marketing, and Operations
spending categories secondarily.
The Procurement Senior Manager will work collaboratively and tactfully with
internal stakeholders to ensure that business is awarded to the lowest,
qualified vendors.
The Procurement Senior Manager will carefully track value realized from
Strategic Sourcing activities and report it regularly to Advarra leadership.
The Procurement Senior Manager will work collaboratively with a
cross-functional team that supports the vendor onboarding process to
standardize the stakeholder experience.
Build and lead a Procurement team. The Procurement Senior Manager will hire,
manage, train, mentor, and encourage the added talent to mature as
procurement professionals. While the size of the team is yet to be decided,
we expect the Procurement Senior Manager to be a supervisory role that would
be ideal for an experienced Category Manager looking to grow into a people
manager.
Responsibility for procurement governance, policy, and multi-year roadmap.
Lead a procurement steering committee that will ensure prioritization and
escalation with executive leadership.
Location
This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, finance,
accounting, engineering, technology, or similar.
Five or more years of experience in Procurement as a Category Manager
with experience sourcing Technology and Business Services.
Professional negotiation experience and training to lead effective vendor
negotiations with new or renewing vendors.
Experience in an organization with a mature Source-to-Pay Process enabled by
the appropriate systems such as ERPs, Spend Visibility Tools, and Contract
Lifecycle Management tools.
A Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing
Professional (CPP) designation, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications
Willingness to challenge the status quo and current vendor relationships
to benefit Advarra.
High emotional intelligence, tact and composure to work well with internal
stakeholders and vendor representatives.
Talent for data analytics, master data management, and information
presentation required to organize and track vendor spend data and master data
and measure and report value realized from Procurement activities
Experience working across functions such as Marketing, Human Resources,
Technology, Operations and others.
Strong communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Physical and Mental Requirements
Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
Learn and comprehend basic instructions
Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking
Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a
workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on
race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related
medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin,
age, disability or genetic information, or any other status or characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local law.
The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $214,000. Note that salary may
vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts
listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in
addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other
benefits.