Sourcing Manager

At Regeneron, we are passionate about transforming science into life-changing medicines. As a leading biotechnology company, our mission is to improve lives through groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. We are looking for a Manager, Global Procurement – International Markets: Japan to join our Tokyo-based team and play a vital role in enabling our international expansion and local market priorities.

As part of our Global Procurement team, you will collaborate with international stakeholders and category teams to address Japan’s unique regulatory, cultural, and commercial requirements. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and contribute to Regeneron’s vision of building a procurement capability that serves as a competitive advantage.

A Typical Day:

• Partner with stakeholders and the Global Procurement organization to align global priorities with local needs.
• Implement global category strategies within Japan to ensure consistency in sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
• Provide input to global strategies to incorporate Japan’s market-specific requirements effectively.
• Execute sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with country stakeholders to understand strategy, budgets, and annual spend requirements.
• Analyze local contracts and monitor spend trends to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Leverage data for decision-making and to drive successful category projects.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver cost savings, improve cash flow, and enhance operational efficiency.

This Role May Be For You If:

• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with international teams.
• You have a keen understanding of Japan’s unique regulatory, legal, and cultural landscape.
• You are passionate about driving value through strategic procurement and supplier engagement.
• You excel at analyzing data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• You are an effective communicator and can build influential relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• You are adaptable, focused, and able to navigate ambiguity to drive change and improvement.
• You are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and delivering excellence in all you do.

To Be Considered:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably in the Pharma/BioPharma industry. Experience in Commercial, Corporate/Indirect, and R&D categories is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to lead global category teams and processes. Proficiency with sourcing and contracting tools (e.g., Oracle, Zycus, GEP, Ariba) and standard business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Why Join Regeneron?

At Regeneron, we lead with science and are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, excellence, and innovation. Our Global Procurement team is at the forefront of enabling our scientific advancements and driving value for the organization. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of procurement while making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together.  For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
 

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.