Overview

Procurement Business Partner - R&D at Moderna. The Procurement Business Partner for Research will lead category management, sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement for Modernas external spend across Research. Reporting to the Head of R&D Procurement, this role is part of a global, collaborative Procurement team focused on transforming how Moderna strategically assesses and engages in key investments across the organization. You will manage an annual spend of over $200M in areas including Toxicology, Genomics, DMPK services, and Laboratory Consumables. This is based in Modernas international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Building and cultivating strategic stakeholder relationships to meet company needs while delivering total value.
• Developing initial category plans and managing multi-year category roadmaps and pipelines of sourcing initiatives.
• Implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and applying advanced tools and techniques to negotiation and agreements.
• Leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs and fostering strong supplier partnerships.
• Evaluating and monitoring supplier risks, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Delivering cost reductions and achieving savings targets through effective sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to continuously improve sourcing strategies and ensure sourcing effectiveness.
• Managing supplier performance to ensure alignment with Moderna’s high standards and driving ongoing improvement.
• Demonstrating financial acumen and applying innovative approaches to achieve business objectives.
• Leading through influence, recommending sourcing strategies, and delivering business results.

Qualifications

• Basic: 6+ years of progressive category management/strategic sourcing experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in an R&D setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; BA/BS in a technical discipline desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient-level skills in communications, project management, relationship management, negotiation, financial acumen, analytics, presentation, technology aptitude, results-focus, and professionalism in a matrixed environment.
• Category experience with research services strongly preferred.
• Track record of savings delivery; ability to manage complexity and change.
• Ability to work in a metric-driven environment and meet challenging targets.
• Desire to help build a world-class Procurement function.
• Ability to lead through influence, recommend sourcing strategies, and deliver business results.
• Strong collaboration and communications skills in a matrixed environment.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
• Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS, etc.) desired.

Benefits

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts for well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and global recharge days
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras

About Moderna

Since 2010, Moderna has built the leading mRNA technology platform and a world-class team to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered. Moderna emphasizes a culture of belonging and patient-centric progress, with recognition as a top biopharma employer and a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration through a 70/30 work model.

Moderna is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.