Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•San Diego, CA

8d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you. Why Join Us? At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere. Summary: This role is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies for direct and assigned indirect categories including direct materials, contract manufacturing, and professional services.

Requirements

BA/BS in a related field required
7 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience required
Industry experience in cGMP/regulated industry such as medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, defense, and/or biotechnology required. Medical Device experience strongly preferred.
Experience with indirect goods and services in a cGMP environment required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
Develop Sourcing Strategies
Understanding of Business requirements
Analytical skills
Project management
Organization skills
Management of Procurement processes
Strategic sourcing
Change management
Time Management
Negotiation
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Travel, when necessary, up to 20% in support of supplier visits

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Business preferred
APICS, CPM, and/or NAPM certificate or other procurement certificates a plus
Medical Device experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of category-based initiatives for assigned categories to develop strategies- identify long-term risk, research market intelligence, and select suitable partners/suppliers that will provide an overall long-term value including risk mitigation and reduce total cost of ownership.
Lead request for proposals (RFP), evaluate the proposal, and provide a recommendation with strategic suppliers to participate based on business requirements.
Develop and sustain strong supplier relationships with key suppliers to ensure a continuous supply of products and services.
Identify and negotiate mid to higher-level complex supply agreements for responsible areas of spend and act as an expert resource for business partners to ensure the consistency between the technical specifications, vendor proposals, favorable terms, and contractual terms which will add value to the organization.
Engage early in new product development projects to enable best and strategic supplier selections and engagement.
Lead projects while working in a collaborative environment, providing support and guidance to ensure strategic sourcing is effectively serving internal stakeholders.
Work independently to provide additional value and process improvements.
Prepare and execute complex negotiations, aligned with business objectives (for ex: time to market, best Total Cost of Ownership to obtain the best value prices, terms, and lead times for services and goods
Identify cost savings opportunities, align with the business partners, and manage the project to execution to deliver cost savings targets of the department.
Develop a strong partnership with business leads from area including but not limited to manufacturing, R&D, Quality, and Sales/Marketing to understanding business needs and align on objectives and timelines.
Ensure compliance with global policies and processes in close collaboration with Procurement Leadership.
Ensure SOX 404 compliance for purchasing processes
Participate actively in material requirement planning/S&OP discussions and appropriately coordinate purchase orders for approval in compliance with company policies.
Maintain vendor master list in ERP system and ensure appropriate documentation.
Analyze outstanding purchase orders continuously to ensure on-time delivery and expedite, as necessary.
Work closely with the Accounts Payable department and internal customers to ensure timelines of vendor payments and resolutions of problem PO’s/Invoices.