Executive Director, Business Partnering & Category Management: Facilities, Research, Manufacturing Procurement

Gilead Sciences

Foster City, California, United States
Base: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00; bonus/equity: dis...
On-site
Global category strategy formulation
Supplier engagement and communication
Key performance metrics monitoring
Gilead Sciences is seeking an Executive Director for Business Partnering & Category Management within Facilities, Research, and Manufacturing Procurement. This on-site role in Foster City, California, requires extensive experience in procurement leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration across various business units to drive procurement impact and value

Job Summary

  • Collaborate with Gilead Research, Manufacturing Procurement, Corporate Engineering and Facilities and Kite leadership & stakeholders to identify requirements aligned with business strategies and priorities.
  • Own and manage holistic portfolio end-to-end, including category strategies and operational excellence projects, serving as single point of contact and ensuring accountability for delivering measurable category outcomes.
  • Provide oversight of implementation and operational execution of enterprise-level Procurement led programs and policies that deliver against business objectives and achieve effective 'customer of choice' relationships with internal stakeholders and preferred suppliers.

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Gilead Sciences is seeking an Executive Director for Business Partnering & Category Management within Facilities, Research, and Manufacturing Procurement. This on-site role in Foster City, California, requires extensive experience in procurement leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration across various business units to drive procurement impact and value.

Salary

Base: $281,010.00 - $363,660.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global category strategy formulation
  • Supplier engagement and communication
  • Key performance metrics monitoring
  • Cross-functional leadership collaboration
  • Fact-based negotiation strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Foster inclusion and psychological safety
  • Empower team members for career growth

Key Requirements

  • 16+ years professional work experience plus a BS/BA or 14+ years professional work experience plus a MA/MS or MBA
  • 10+ years managing procurement leaders & teams
  • Experience supporting Global Procurement transformation projects
  • Proven track record of applying procurement principles
  • Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies

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