Senior Manager Buying

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Buyers within the Global Procurement Operations team to support Global Procurement and business stakeholders.
• Develop standard methodologies and processes for purchase requisition (PR) and purchase order (PO) workflows.
• Leverage knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations to enhance Regeneron’s procurement processes in alignment with corporate priorities.
• Ensure all purchase requisitions (PRs) meet objectives and include vital documentation, such as Comp Driven Exceptions (CBEs), quotes, Approved Supplier List (ASL) waivers, and New Supplier Request Forms.
• Supervise adherence to contract policies, ensuring POs reference existing contracts, MSAs, or SOWs, and escalate to the Sourcing team for missing or expired contracts.
• Provide backup support for team members’ PO activities when vital.
• Be responsible for the creation of accurate PO line-item structures, supplier details, currency, remittance information, and tax exemption/delivery instructions.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies with Accounts Payable to ensure timely closure of on-hold invoices, involving Sourcing teams for contract-related issues as needed.
• Handle the blanket purchase order creation process annually, analyzing year-end spend and coordinating with stakeholders and sourcing teams for new orders.
• Advise and educate requestors on compliant catalog usage and P-card applications for approved PRs.
• Approve monthly P-card expenses in Concur.
• Review new supplier requests and collaborate with Sourcing Specialists or Managers to use existing suppliers when applicable.
• Set global group goals and objectives for the team, prioritize workloads, and allocate resources successfully.
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and career development guidance to direct reports.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 8 years of dynamic experience in procurement.
• Shown success in leading teams and processes across diverse categories.
• Strong relationship-building skills to influence stakeholders and get results.
• Expertise in demonstrating technology and system configurations to optimize procurement processes.
• Ability to work with integrity and transparency in a multifaceted, ambiguous environment.
• Experience in handling associate-level professionals, including performance reviews and career development.
• Proficiency with procurement tools, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Zycus), and eRFx platforms.
• Strong skills in standard business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Completion of all required training and certifications per SOPs.
• Familiarity with the requisition-to-invoice process, including audit requests, compliance reviews, and process improvements.
• Commitment to continuous improvement by giving ideas annually.
• Strong communication and partner education skills regarding sourcing processes.

Benefits

We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!