Manager - Direct and FC&L Procurement

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Manager, Direct Materials Procurement to join our Global Procurement team, supporting our India operations in a hybrid work model. In this role, you will drive category strategy, sourcing, and supplier performance for direct materials while collaborating with cross-functional partners and global procurement colleagues. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)

Discover your role:

• Drive the definition and implementation of global direct material category strategies aligned to regional and global business needs

• Partner with collaborators to manage category priorities, sourcing decisions, and procurement activities across direct materials

• Lead negotiations, contracting, and supplier management to deliver cost savings, cash flow improvements, and operational efficiencies

• Ensure category activities align with GxP and applicable regulatory standards

• Collaborate with Legal to negotiate contract terms and conditions aligned to business requirements

• Use market intelligence, supplier insights, and data analytics to inform decision-making and improve category performance

• Contribute to organizational decisions and initiatives that shape global procurement capabilities and category outcomes

• You operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment and build strong, trusted relationships with internal and external partners.

This role requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with progressive experience in procurement, including Pharma/Biopharma.

• Proven experience managing category strategies, sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationships across direct materials or related categories.

• Strong negotiation capability with understanding of cost structures, rates, and supply market dynamics.

• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams to deliver results across procurement activities.

• Experience supporting supplier evaluation processes using market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.

• Knowledge of global procurement processes and operating models within the biopharmaceutical industry.

• Ability to demonstrate data and analytics to drive category decisions and project outcomes

• Experience managing or coaching professional-level employees preferred.

• Working knowledge of sourcing and contracting tools, ERP systems, and eRFx platforms (e.g., Oracle, Zycus, Ariba) preferred.

• Proficiency in standard business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong communication, collaboration, and collaborator management skills with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.