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The job details are as follows:

Who we are:

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR ) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension( PAH) . Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease ( PH-ILD ) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis ( PF ).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who you are:

This is the opportune time to join United Therapeutics as we continue our growth in the biotechnology space. We seek a dynamic partner to direct a team of category professionals responsible for developing and implementing our global category strategies while driving strategic sourcing efforts. You will lead business teams in developing purchasing strategies that support United Therapeutics’ strategic plan. You ensure consistent policy implementation, champion best practices, and are experienced in compliance reporting and financial tracking within a Global procurement environment.

• Collaborate, develop, and maintain critical relationships with various departments across assigned departments/functions to provide strategic sourcing support

• Manage the development, implementation, and alignment of global sourcing strategies, in conjunction with other procurement leaders

• Establish strong relationships with key business partners to collaboratively define operating efficiencies and/or cost savings initiatives. Promote the use of strategic sourcing techniques across the business to deliver business needs

• Manage the development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies for assigned departments/functions’ categories, in conjunction with other procurement leaders

• Develop supplier network capabilities for key spend categories to achieve broad business objectives including total service/cost optimization

• Develop annual sourcing programs and implement business strategies that directly affect company objectives and growth plans

• Execute sourcing plans including RFx development, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management of key strategic suppliers

• Perform continual assessment of spending and proactive development of actions to identify cost reductions, improve supplier performance and proper supplier rationalization

• Continually evaluate services offered by existing and prospective suppliers

• Lead the supplier/contractor qualification process, including review of requisite experience, legal and organizational structure, financial viability, geographic coverage, insurance requirements and other capabilities

• Maintain and enhance job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; use of professional publications; alignment with professional organizations/societies, maintaining personal networks; monitoring financial guidelines and requirements, etc.

• Assist with the preparation of budgets

• Develop strong internal collaboration with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction

• Provide leadership and direction across Global Procurement to implement policy updates and drive adoption of consistent department best practices

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of experience in procurement and sourcing or a closely related area OR a Master’s degree with at least 13 years of experience in procurement and sourcing or a closely related area.

• Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor a metrics performance package for sourcing activities

• General knowledge of GxP

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a matrixed global environment

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project software

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

• Detailed-oriented with strong project management and operations skills

• Proven ability to effectively address problems, manage complexity and influence cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in life sciences or a business field of study

• Extensive stakeholder management experience

• At least 5 years of experience developing, leading, and growing teams in procurement and related activities

• NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification

Job Location

This hybrid role is located in Durham, NC, and requires reporting to the office at least three days a week.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.