Sr. Director, Sourcing & Procurement - Onsite San Diego HQ

About the role

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) Oversees activities related to the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, and services for the company globally. Leads and oversees procurement and sourcing teams to achieve functional and cross-functional objectives. Partners cross-functionally with budget owners and stakeholders to optimize spend, drive cost savings and manage supplier risk. Oversees the supplier lifecycle including identification, selection, onboarding, performance management, and off boarding. Owns global category strategy and management, including supplier categorization. Reviews and approves purchases as authorized. Provides guidance on purchasing decisions and supports stakeholders in negotiating key contracts. Supports stakeholders and budget owners in negotiating major contracts. Develops policies and procedures for sourcing and procurement activities. Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of vendors and contracts. Coordinates procurement activities across departments to ensure that desired inventory, quality, and service levels meet business needs. Oversees and optimizes sourcing and procurement tools and systems. Business owner for Sourcing and Procurement tools. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Develops and executes functional strategies aligned with corporate objectives, in alignment with established sourcing and procurement principles Makes key decisions on administrative or operational matters for sourcing and procurement and ensures effective achievement of objectives Leads implementation of strategic and operational initiatives through managers and teams Identifies, evaluates, and anticipates factors that could impact Neurocrine's sourcing strategies and procurement risk Drives development of new or innovative and effective solutions Serves as a key point of contact for sourcing needs across functions Guides the request for proposal (RFP) process (service provider identification, selection, bid review and analysis) Oversees the Sourcing and Procurement groups' day-to-day activities and issues Leads or supports negotiation of business terms and oversees management of purchasing contracts Guides internal customers in identifying and resolving outsourcing supplier issues Ensures appropriate training and support for internal stakeholders Develops client-vendor relationships and obtains and maintains knowledge of the various sources of available goods and services in the field Ensures maintenance of up-to-date records for all purchasing contracts, including pricing and terms Identifies, manages and mitigates sourcing risks Supports and coordinates discounts policies with main vendors Develops sourcing and purchasing processes, procedures, guidelines and templates based on the existing system and develops and implements process improvement methodologies and performance metrics Leads optimization and governance of procurement and sourcing toolsets Oversees development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Hires, manages, and coaches the Sourcing and Procurement team Supports material management principles and execution and drives procurement alignment and supplier performance Performs other duties as assigned