Director, ACE (Australia, Canada, Europe) Procurement Job Description At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
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Job Description
The Position
We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Director of Commercial Procurement to lead procurement operations across Australia, Canada, and European markets . This role is pivotal in driving commercial value, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with global and regional business objectives. The Director will collaborate closely with key category managers, regional commercial heads, and in-country General Managers , while managing a team of five procurement professionals based in the EU.
The Director of ACE (Australia, Canada and Europe) Commercial Procurement will lead creation of an enhanced regional operating model and team to partner and support Gilead’s 20+ in scope geographies, managing $400M+ in procurement-addressable spend. This role is primarily responsible for developing strategy, delivering value (beyond savings) and building out a procurement infrastructure/way of working. This position reports to the Senior Director of Commercial procurement based in Foster City.
Job duties include:
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Develop and execute regional procurement strategies aligned with global objectives and local market dynamics.
Develop regional procurement vision & strategy, with multi-year roadmap to establish function within key markets (Australia, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) in ACE.
Drive commercial value through cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance procurement’s contribution to business growth and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with the Head of Commercial in the region and GMs in-country to understand business needs and deliver tailored procurement solutions.
Collaborate with category managers and stakeholders in Foster City to ensure alignment and integration of global sourcing strategies.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on procurement trends, opportunities, and risks.
Cultivate & maintain relationships with internal stakeholders/business partners, including The head of ACE commercial, Commercial functions, Finance, and Senior Management within International Headquarters (Stockley Park) and across European markets.
Lead cross-functional teams in highly complex & impactful tenders. Outcome of negotiations are highly visible and critical to business outcome.
Collaborate with cross functional partners such as financial shared services and accounts payable to institute best practices to enable streamlined purchase to pay processes, supplier setup and on-going management of preferred suppliers.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 5 procurement professionals across the EU.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ensure team goals are aligned with broader business and procurement objectives.
Operational Excellence
Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and transparency.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), savings, and value delivery.
Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
Drive priority improvements connected with strategy: organization, business process, policy, and systems, and business partner experience.
Develop understanding of Gilead’s ACE business environment and spend.
Benchmark on best practices to implement globally aligned regional category strategies for focus categories while collaborating with the global category managers.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships & influence key decision makers internally & externally, regionally and globally
Experience of working in a regional capacity, working with remote teams and establishing strong engagement with key business leaders in remote locations
Proven experience in planning and leading complex negotiations
Highly motivated & results focused with the ability to act with a high sense of urgency
Process oriented with strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
Ability to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
Thorough knowledge of the categories, markets, regulations & operations in the biopharmaceutical or related industry
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Education & Experience:
relevant experience in sourcing & procurement within a regional context.
BA or BS degree (MBA a plus.) or international equivalent
Behaviours
Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment
Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective
Curious with learning agility
Operationally excellent
Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation
Process orientated to achieve the business objective
Gilead Core Values
· Integrity (always doing the right thing)
· Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
· Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
· Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
Ready to Make a Global Impact? Join a forward-thinking organization where your strategic vision and leadership will shape procurement across continents. As the Director of Commercial Procurement , you’ll be at the heart of high-stakes decision-making, working alongside passionate leaders and innovative teams. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to drive meaningful change, elevate your career, and be part of a global success story. If you're ready to lead with purpose and deliver real value, we want to hear from you.
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Job Requisition ID R0045767
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