Associate Director, Supply Chain

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 to 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 to 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 fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Partners with stakeholders across depts to understand contract needs; Initiates contracts, contract review, negotiation, and liaises with legal on contracts of all types. Monitors cost, schedules, and performance aspects of major contracts.
• Facilitates fair and transparent bid processes for applicable projects.
• While not a supervisory role, this position may be required to coach/mentor junior members of the purchasing group and will be involved in the delegation of tasks within the team.
• Manages the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the.
• Provides department management with the coordination of activities and resolution of issues and potential problems related to production planning, procurement, and material management, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with strategic direction.
• Implements and maintains material control systems, policies, processes and procedures ensuring that a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
• May serve as liaison between the company and the various governmental agencies. Directly interfaces with regulatory agencies as required.
• Reviews, approves and/or implements changes to controlled documents as needed.
• Track, analyze and build procurement metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement. Identifies, selects, negotiates with and manages strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality standards and delivery expectations.
• Recommends organizational objectives and interprets company policies.
  
  

Specific Education & Experience Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience in related field and a BS or BA;
  
  

or

• 8+ years of relevant experience and an MA/MBA.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both SAP and Oracle
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively cross functionally
• Able to develop complex concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Able to develop solutions to complex problems which require an in-depth degree of ingenuity and creativity.
• Experience in contract management.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects of Supply Chain operations
  
  

For Current Gilead Employees And Contractors

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.