Senior Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing
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Job Description The Senior Manager of Commercial Strategic Sourcing will help lead and manage sourcing for commercial services. The Senior Manager of Commercial Strategic Sourcing will execute the Sourcing process at Otsuka for Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Agencies, Trade Shows, Market Research, and Patient Support and Promotions. You will partner with Business Owners, and delegated functional sourcing teams to drive the greatest value possible for us as we buy goods and services. You will manage execution of our overall Sourcing Strategy and Category Management practice in this category. This role will provide insight and input into all policies, processes, and systems related to Strategic Sourcing in OAPI/OPDC, and partners with other key Sourcing stakeholders in Corporate Services, Supply Chain, R&D, Regional (OAI), and with our parent company in Japan. The Senior Manager of Commercial Strategic Sourcing will also partner with the FP&A teams to understand the future investment plans from the business and identify cost optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing and leading category management practices, maximizing value and minimizing risks for Otsuka. Job Description The Senior Manager of Commercial Strategic Sourcing will execute on Sourcing strategies defined by Commercial Sourcing Services leadership. Responsibilities include the following areas: Overall Responsibility
Strategic Sourcing Vision, Strategy, and Objectives
Strategic Sourcing Process and Policy
Strategic Sourcing Execution
Organizational Design and Development
Qualifications/ Required Knowledge/ Experience and Skills: Qualifications Knowledge
Skills and Experience Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in Strategic Sourcing roles including the ability to work through transformational efforts within the team
Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant technical expertise. Advanced degree (MBA/MS) preferred. Competencies Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka. Disclaimer:
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