GILDJP00016438 Senior Sourcing Manager* not avail for w2 ref

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Site Code: US601

Requisition ID: GILDJP00016438

Requisition Title: Senior Sourcing Manager*

Description: 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.

We empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.

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. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, will lead strategic sourcing activities and projects as assigned across multiple categories. This may include leading supplier selection projects, contract negotiation, project management, managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships, providing strategic sourcing support for other members of the strategic sourcing team or new product development as well as purchasing and inventory management of components. You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others, bidding, selecting and managing multiple activities and projects. This position is based at the Gilead site in Foster City, CA, and is eligible for the Gilead GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead or provide support to members of the strategic sourcing and supplier management team for projects and activities such as contract negotiations, supplier selection, planning and preparation for CMO and supplier business reviews.

• Lead/support strategic sourcing projects as required in developing and maintaining processes in areas such as contract management process, end to end supplier RFP process, establishing a process for managing supplier performance data or others as assigned.

• Lead/support preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.).

• Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders.

• Responsible for procurement, purchase order placement and inventory management of components as required.

• Support annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers as needed.

• Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects.

• Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers, publishes meeting minutes.

• Participates in solving issues of high complexity.

• Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner.

• Support product team needs for the selection of suppliers to provide required supplies from development through commercialization.

• Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met.

• Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years’ experience.

• Prior experience leading manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.

• Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP).

• Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals.

• Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)

• Ability to lead cross functional teams

• Strong people management skills

• Experience negotiating contractual agreements

• Experience with combination Products preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills

• Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management

• Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner

• Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Project management experience and/or certification are a plus

• This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel

GILEAD CORE VALUES

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Coordinator: Miramontes, Alejandra_gild

Requisition Start Date: 09/01/2025

Requisition End Date: 02/28/2026

Business Unit: Gilead Sciences

Site: US - CA - Foster City

Location: US - CA - Foster City

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