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Teva Senior Vice President Chief Procurement Officer 
Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 
603482298

06.08.2024
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develops and implements global procurement strategy (direct and indirect expenses) aligned with TGO & market standards, and with TGO and Teva corporate goals
  • Oversees the development and execution of best-in-class category strategies to extract maximum value from Teva's external spend and supplier base, focusing on cost savings, operational performance, quality, ESG performance, innovation, supply chain resilience and risk management
  • Secures buy-in from key business stakeholders to collaborate on ambitious goals in cost savings, compliance, CO2 reduction, sustainability and process improvement
  • Oversees the strategic sourcing process (including market research, benchmarks, supplier segmentation and evaluation, contract negotiation) and the development of initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership across the whole product lifecycle
  • Drives partnership strategy and leads executive relationships with critical suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products and compliance with quality, regulatory and safety standards, and to secure access to innovation
  • Drives the optimization of Procurement processes, analytics, and digital tools to maximize efficiency and value delivery
  • Builds a team with strong negotiation and Procurement functional skills to maximize value delivery and manage risk
  • Ensures regulatory & quality compliance in procurement management, including the management and maintenance of facilities to meet operational needs & regulatory standards
  • Leads and mentors a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and innovation
  • Supports team members' professional growth and development
Experience:
  • Professional: High proficiency in procurement management ; Scope 3 decarbonization and supplier ESG strategy ; Digital procurement strategy and optimization
  • Essential: Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguous situations ; Strategic thinking ; Excellent negotiation skills ; Excellent storytelling and presentation skills ; Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management ; Effective communication ; Strong relationship and senior stakeholder management capabilities ; Ability to balance long-term innovation with short-term operational needs
  • Leadership: Strong leadership, change management & influencing skills ; Decision-making under uncertainty skills ; Ability to drive transformational change in a large/global/matrixed environment ; Proven talent management & people development capabilities (incl. coaching and mentoring) ; Ability to create an engaging & inclusive work climate and a culture of appreciation and trust ; Ability to set a vision and drive organizational change and innovation ; Ability to manage effectively complexity within the organization (shifting timelines, projects, priorities)

Additional Experience:

  • Develop high-performing, consolidated supplier base - resilient to supply shocks and geopolitical instability - and strong strategic supplier partnerships
  • Effectively and proactively manage risk management and risk mitigation
  • Full compliance with all regulatory and quality standards in procurement
  • TCO optimization in line with financial targets
  • Development of long-term category strategies and vision
  • Strong automation / digitalization adoption
  • Optimal facility utilization and resource management
  • Effective implementation of sustainability initiatives within procurement and facilities operations, particularly CO2 reduction

Qualifications:

  • MBA, Finance, Chemistry, Engineering, or Supply Chain or Equivalent Experience.
  • 15+ years experience leading procurement teams in global, complex environments, preferably in large industrial or pharmaceutical organizations. Demonstrated success in implementing complex procurement strategies & innovative solutions.
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