Manager, Global Procurement

At Regeneron, we are passionate about transforming science into life-changing medicines. As a leading biotechnology company, our mission is to improve lives through groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. We are looking for a Manager, Global Procurement – International Markets: Japan to join our Tokyo-based team and play a vital role in enabling our international expansion and local market priorities.

As part of our Global Procurement team, you will collaborate with international stakeholders and category teams to address Japan’s unique regulatory, cultural, and commercial requirements. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and contribute to Regeneron’s vision of building a procurement capability that serves as a competitive advantage.

A Typical Day:

• Partner with stakeholders and the Global Procurement organization to align global priorities with local needs.
• Implement global category strategies within Japan to ensure consistency in sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
• Provide input to global strategies to incorporate Japan’s market-specific requirements effectively.
• Execute sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with country stakeholders to understand strategy, budgets, and annual spend requirements.
• Analyze local contracts and monitor spend trends to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Leverage data for decision-making and to drive successful category projects.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver cost savings, improve cash flow, and enhance operational efficiency.

This Role May Be For You If:

• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with international teams.
• You have a keen understanding of Japan’s unique regulatory, legal, and cultural landscape.
• You are passionate about driving value through strategic procurement and supplier engagement.
• You excel at analyzing data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• You are an effective communicator and can build influential relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• You are adaptable, focused, and able to navigate ambiguity to drive change and improvement.
• You are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and delivering excellence in all you do.

To Be Considered:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably in the Pharma/BioPharma industry. Experience in Commercial, Corporate/Indirect, and R&D categories is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to lead global category teams and processes. Proficiency with sourcing and contracting tools (e.g., Oracle, Zycus, GEP, Ariba) and standard business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Why Join Regeneron?

At Regeneron, we lead with science and are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, and innovation. Our Global Procurement team is at the forefront of enabling our scientific advancements and driving value for the organization. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of procurement while making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

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