Director - Global Marketing & Sales Indirect Procurement

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Marketing & Sales Indirect Procurement Director will drive continuous improvement initiatives across marketing and sales functions in partnership with the Category Leads and in close collaboration with business stakeholders and finance.  This role is critical to support Teva’s Pivot to Growth Strategy and will work closely with the Marketing & Sales and Commercial main stakeholders across the world.  This role will be responsible for implement and execute global category strategies that are aligned with Teva corporate strategy and financial goals, drive and execute savings initiatives in alignment with stakeholders and finance.

 

Accountable for the project execution, savings reporting, and stakeholder management, this role will also require the ability to produce high quality analytics. As part of Annual Operating Plan and budgeting process, the role must have a close interface with finance organization, providing detailed savings reporting and supplier management plans in alignment with Category Leads.  Evidence of strong Stakeholder management and influencing skills required as well as strong financial knowledge and acumen. 

How you’ll spend your day

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Global category strategy support and execution
• Identify potential sources of supply and support and/or conduct competitive bidding, analysis, cost modeling and risk management 
• Assist in sourcing strategy implementation and selection of suppliers
• Stakeholder/ business partner management, including finance
• Analyze and produce reports on supplier spend data, sourcing initiatives and targeted/achieved savings
• Lead interface with Marketing and Sales and Finance stakeholders, tracking savings and supporting and reporting activities related to Pivot to Growth strategy

 

Preferred location for this role is Parsippany, NJ.  Will consider West Chester, PA or a Teva office location in Europe for the right candidate.
 

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required with a major or concentration in Business, Finance or Marketing preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience required, with Marketing/ Sales Procurement experience preferred
• Strong financial acumen is required
• Evidence of strong Stakeholder management and influencing skills required 
• Prior experience working in a global, matrixed environment is required 
• Proven experience managing global supplier relationships and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong background in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and total cost of ownership
• Strong in data analysis, market research, and category spend analytics.
• Deep understanding of cost drivers, pricing models, and value levers
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and regional supply market dynamics

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  
   

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Detai