Associate Director, Supply Chain

16 hours ago

Edmonton, Canada Gilead Sciences, Inc. Full time

Associate Director, Supply Chain

Canada - Alberta - Edmonton

Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer—working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination, and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone of the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed, and empowered to fulfill their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Responsibilities

- Partner with stakeholders across departments to understand contract needs; initiate contracts, review, negotiate, and liaise with legal on all types of contracts.
- Monitor costs, schedules, and performance aspects of major contracts.
- Facilitate fair and transparent bid processes for applicable projects.
- While not a supervisory role, this position may involve coaching/mentoring junior members of the purchasing group and delegating tasks within the team.
- Manage planning, development, implementation, and administration of procurement activities.
- Coordinate activities and resolve issues related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions aligned with strategic goals.
- Implement and maintain material control systems, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials meeting production requirements.
- Serve as liaison with governmental and regulatory agencies as required.
- Review, approve, and implement changes to controlled documents.
- Track, analyze, and build procurement metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and delivery standards.
- Recommend organizational objectives and interpret company policies.

Qualifications

- 10+ years of relevant experience in a related field with a BS or BA degree.
- Or 8+ years of relevant experience with an MA/MBA.
- Experience with SAP and Oracle preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Capability to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
- Proven problem-solving skills requiring ingenuity and creativity.
- Experience in contract management.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Strong understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations.

Additional Information

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday if you are a current Gilead employee or contractor.

Job Requisition ID: R0045276

Full-Time position at Associate Director level.

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