Director, Strategic Sourcing (Commercial) (Boston)

Job Description

As a key leader within the Strategic Sourcing function, the individual will be tasked with managing and formulating strategies for Marketing categories to facilitate and enhance commercialization across various disease areas and regions. This role encompasses the oversight of the category life cycle, which includes the development and implementation of multi-year sourcing strategies, in addition to the ongoing management of strategic supplier relationships and performance evaluation.

In partnership with Business Units and Finance, this position will be tasked with setting category objectives and will assume complete responsibility for their implementation. You will assist in the ongoing management of essential strategic suppliers to promote continuous improvement, address complex challenges, and uncover new opportunities that deliver outstanding value to Vertex and, ultimately, our patients. You embody a commitment to lifelong learning, demonstrating a strong sense of curiosity and adaptability, while consistently seeking to broaden your expertise beyond your immediate remit as part of your personal development. This position is highly visible throughout the organization and you are a leader who is comfortable, adept and effectively communicates with Senior Executive leaders.

This position is based in our Boston, MA office, located in the Seaport area. This role requires a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office & 2 days remote on a weekly basis.The role is global and will require some travel to all other facilities and locations (including London) to establish / maintain key business stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong business partnering acumen to develop trusting and influential relationships with stakeholders, understand business objectives and challenges, bring supplier and marketplace expertise, collaborate on multi-year strategic and operational plans, and drive business outcomes.
• Develop, implement, monitor and maintain category strategies in partnership with Business stakeholders for all related sub-categories, including continuous refreshment and improvement of category strategies to meet evolving business needs
• Own the Supplier Performance/Relationship Management process including supplier performance monitoring. Responsible for meeting preparation, pre-read documents, performance dashboards, capturing action items, and ensuring appropriate follow-up including Executive Business Reviews
• In collaboration with the Business, responsible for defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and associated performance metrics and are integrated into contractual documents and captured on Dashboards to ensure supplier performance is meeting expectations and continuously improving
• Support the Business Owner with identification of all applicable risks as part of the Sourcing process, including coordination with Risk Subject Matter Experts to properly assess and develop mitigation plans, where necessary
• Manages complex negotiations on price and terms, that often include other internal stakeholders such as Business Partners and Legal. Able to independently create comprehensive negotiation planners that all internal parties are aligned with upfront
• Acts as mentor to support Sourcing colleagues, temporary workers, and/or college co-ops, as directed by their manager

Required Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree and MBA required
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience including relevant Marketing Procurement experience
• Good understanding of the nuances associated with a regulated environment
• AI-ready mindset, passionate individual about AI opportunities and overall impact in Services area
• Embody a Can-Do- Mindset, thriving in ambiguity, while building bridges thanks to innovative solutions
• Strong analytical capabilities | Project management skills | Good communication and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate opinions in concise and persuasive manner
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Comfortable interfacing and presenting to senior leadership in a concise, well-planned manner.

Pay Range:

$175,200 - $262,800

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at

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