Director Direct Materials Procurement

Posted Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Leads all global Procurement efforts across the Corporation on Direct Materials principallyfocusedon Medical Device Inhalers (MDI), Autoinjectors and Transdermal Patches.

Managesa team of Procurementprofessionalsacross the globeto deliver impressive results.

The primaryresponsibilityof this role isdrivingcategory managementtosupport production efficiencybyminimizingrisk and thetotal costofownership ofdirect materials, the culmination of which will give the Corporation acompetitive advantage.

This position may berequiredto coverthe

VP,Global Procurementwhenunavailable.

• Be an advocate for and drive the G.P.O. model in all aspects.
• Develop strongand effectiverelationshipswith internal and external business partners.
• Provide leadership in the discipline of Category Management and the formulation of Category Strategies.
• Drive and embedenvironmental and sustainability principles in all sourcing and procurement activities.
• Maintain a complete risk analysis for the MDI and Actuator supply chain totier n.
• Ensure all key materials for the MDI,Actuatorand Transdermal businesses aremaintainedunder contract.
• Drive a rapid response on behalf of the Corporation to secure materials in the event of a force majeure event.
• Manage re-negotiationallocation of expiring contracts for indirect goodsand services.
• Prioritizecontractualworkload for Leganonindirect goods and services contracts.
• Hold Category Managers to account for delivery against strategic sourcing project plan datesand delivery of Value.
• Provide training and fully exercise the tools of Procurement in value creation.
• Ensure the development of Category Strategies with business partnerstoprovide the Corporationwithoptimizedcost solutions.
• Ensuredirectreports follow meeting discipline on agenda and minutes and saving to central repository.
• Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volumeranges.
• Identify and drive cost-savings programs and cost-reductionopportunities.
• Effectively manage risk of non-supply of goods and services through sourcing strategy and contracting.
• Minimizethe working capital of the company without jeopardizing manufacturing.
• Develop andmaintaina rolling3-yearprogram of procurement projects.
• Ensure KPI’s and KRI’s areutilizedto measure the contribution of the department.
• Ensure sourcing is conducted on a global scale to create value from suppliers and forcustomers.
• Drive the evaluation of total costs for goods and services.
• Ensure visibility ofspendthrough the maintenance of the spend cube.
• Drive andutilizee
  
  Sourcingin the relevant circumstances to drive Value for the Corporation.
• Ensurethe structure of the department is aligned tosupport Business Units most effectively.
• Establishshort, mid, and long termgoals for staff and drive these forexecution.
• Manage staff ensuring they have a growth plan, regulargoalsfeedback, coaching and where appropriate, mentoring.
• Developprocurementstaff to ensure an effective succession plan within the function.
• Participate in an established cadence of internal and external meetings in line witha
  
  Communication Plan.

Travel: 0 – 15% of time.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher(ideally in a technical subject).
• Recognized Qualification in Procurement or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years in Procurement Managementideally with a background in supply chain management or manufacturing.
• 5 Years experience of successfully managing an international team.
• 3 years Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience.
• In depth knowledge of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing.
• Solid working knowledge and practical experience of MRP.A Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365),Oracleand/or SAP background.
• Experiencedine Sourcing(eRFI/P/Q/Auction).
• Experienceina formalized
  
  Supplier Relationship Management program.
• Strong verbal English and written English communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal…