Head of Procurement IT

About This Role:As the Head of Procurement IT, you will lead the Procurement IT team and report to the Senior Director of Accounting, Procurement & Global Business Services (GBS) IT. Your primary responsibility will be to drive engagement, build relationships, and influence senior business stakeholders to align IT strategies with business objectives. You will lead large teams, focusing on maximizing contributions through talent development and coaching. Actively driving projects, you will manage IT and business stakeholders to deliver high-value technology solutions. By integrating IT roadmaps with business strategies, you will ensure that technology capabilities meet the demands of the business. This role is crucial in ensuring that current technology supports are sustainable and scalable, contributing to the overall success of the company’s operations.What You’ll Do:Drive engagement and develop relationships with senior business stakeholders.Translate business function strategies into technology demands that deliver measurable results.Lead large teams, enhancing employee engagement and performance through coaching and development.Actively manage projects, ensuring accountability and driving value across IT and business stakeholders.Align IT capabilities with business demands by integrating roadmaps from enabling IT functions.Negotiate and draft contracts with third parties to ensure successful engagement outcomes.Manage department budgets and oversee IT projects for stakeholders.Lead the discovery and development of business cases for technology investments.Ensure technology investments are delivered within financial targets.Facilitate dialogues to identify business opportunities that can be addressed through technology.Manage existing business technology priorities for assigned lines of business.Who You Are:You are a strategic thinker with a knack for aligning IT strategies with business objectives. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders sets you apart. You excel in leading teams, fostering an environment where team members can thrive through guidance and development. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and project management ensures that you deliver high-value solutions consistently. Passionate about technology, you thrive in dynamic environments and are adept at managing complex stakeholder relationships.Required Skills:BA or BS in Computer Science, Business, or related field.12+ years of experience working as an IT professional supporting Procurement or similar functions.Experience in Life Sciences/SOX regulated environments.5-10 years of experience with enterprise applications such as COUPA, ERP, and Analytics.Experience in managing large Systems Integration partners.Preferred Skills:MBA or advanced degree.Experience focusing on serving business customers in Procurement.#LI-HybridJob Level: ManagementAdditional InformationThe base compensation range for this role is: $191,000.00-$263,000.00Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurancesFitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement Short- and Long-Term Disability insuranceA minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 80 hours of sick time per calendar yearPaid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 401(k) program participation with company matched contributionsEmployee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year Employee Resource Groups participationWhy Biogen?We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.SummaryLocation: Cambridge, MAType: Full time