Associate Director, Global Procurement Strategy and Optimization

<p><b><span>The Role:</span></b></p><p><span>Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.</span></p><p></p><p><span>As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.</span></p><p></p><p><span>Moderna is seeking an Associate Director, Global Procurement Strategy &amp; Optimization, to drive strategic leadership and operational excellence across the global procurement function. This Warsaw-based individual contributor role sits at the center of our procurement evolution, blending strategic vision with analytical precision. You will report directly to the Chief Procurement Officer and act as a critical member of the Procurement Leadership Team. This position demands an exceptional ability to lead data-driven initiatives, develop and deploy high-impact procurement strategies, and optimize operational frameworks to match Moderna’s scale and pace. With exposure to executive-level reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and Generative AI tooling, this role represents a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of procurement in one of the world’s most innovative biotech companies.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Here’s What You’ll Do:</span></b></p><p><b><span>Your key responsibilities will be:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Partnering with the Chief Procurement Officer to shape procurement strategy aligned with Moderna’s growth vision, with a strong focus on cost structure insights (e.g., purchased services, travel spend).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Leading sourcing operations, including oversight of monthly financial close activities, spend tracking vs. plan, variance explanation, and cost control initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Spearheading the implementation of transformative procurement strategies that challenge convention and deliver sustainable competitive advantage.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Acting as a key liaison for cross-functional procurement projects to ensure execution on time and on budget.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Leading global benchmarking and performance measurement to identify continuous improvement opportunities and optimization levers.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Your responsibilities will also include:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Implementing and refining strategic sourcing frameworks, including the execution of RFx events and development of advanced negotiation strategies.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Driving procurement digitization efforts by integrating modern analytics, reporting, and real-time data tools to elevate operational agility.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Preparing impactful executive-level presentations that clearly communicate procurement strategies, KPIs, and initiative outcomes to senior stakeholders.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Supporting innovation in cost modeling and savings forecast development to deliver against multi-year financial targets.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance analytics, visualization, and communication strategies across the procurement function.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><b><span>We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.</span></b><br/><span>You will embody this mindset by leading the adoption of digital procurement tools and analytical platforms, enabling data-led decision-making and real-time executive insights.</span></p></li><li><p><b><span>We remove viscosity to encourage collective action.</span></b><br/><span>You will exemplify this principle by identifying and eliminating operational friction across procurement systems, workflows, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate strategic execution.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree required</p></li><li><p>Minimum 9 years of experience in a large or medium-sized professional procurement organization with at least 5+ years specifically in the life sciences