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Jonathan Gilson

North Grafton,Massachusetts

Summary

An experienced procurement professional with approximately 30 years of purchasing expertise across various industries, such as High Tech OEM, Software and Hardware Contract Manufacturing, Heavy Industry Energy and Power Generation, and most recently, in support of Research and Development for a worldwide pharmaceutical company. Possessing a customer service mindset, I approach tasks with an analytical and pragmatic perspective, engage in creative problem-solving, and strive for continuous process efficiency improvements. Key business partners consistently seek my guidance and input.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Scientific Buyer, Lab Equipment and Maintenance US

sanofi
Framingham, MA / Waltham, MA / Cambridge MA
01.2019 - Current
  • Procurement lead support and negotiation responsibilities for Laboratory Equipment, Maintenance and Metrology activities for the US Sanofi Pharma organization
  • Lead contact for LAMM (Lab Asset Management and Maintenance) program supporting R+D in the US from 2019 until 2023. Leading regional monthly core team meeting discussions, facilitate issue discussions, if needed promote diplomatic resolution based upon data and environmental factors.
  • Procurement lead contact for R+D Lab CAPEX equipment needs for all US Pharma locations. Manage day to day supplier negotiations, issue resolution and escalation supporting all R+D Pharma locations in the US
  • Member of Sanofi R&D Lab equipment End of Use governance committee
  • Lead partner with R&D Operations with lab equipment donation process supporting Sanofi global EB&I. Partnered with Fleet Management organization and assigned Asset Manager duties for US Pharma org, to work with, support, and help design the future of Lab Equipment lifecycle management in conjunction with cross functional global team.
  • Key resource supporting R&D and CMC Operations needs, frequently supporting and coaching lab management team members through procurement processes as well as recommended action paths working with finance, S2P, and P2P organizations.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
  • Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including scientific customers, facilities management, suppliers, HSE, Legal, Finance and cross functional procurement team members globally.

Senior Manager, CAPEX & Maintenance Procurement, US

sanofi
Westborough, MA
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Conduct all CAPEX and Maintenance procurement activities supporting the Cambridge and Allston facilities
  • Supported 50 Binney St Cambridge construction and build out process
  • Guide and support facility maintenance teams with Allston Landing annual facility Shutdown
  • Support Toronto Canada facility IA Maintenance needs in partnership with local contacts Support and take Lead role regionally with Sodexo IFM rollout for building maintenance at the Framingham Campus, Waltham, Northborough and Allston sites.
  • Negotiated with vendors regarding pricing on materials required for facility upgrades or repairs.

Purchasing Manager, Research Materials and Subcontracting, North America

sanofi
Westborough, MA
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for purchasing and contracting for R&D Materials and Subcontracting, category Clinical Investigative Production in North America
  • Including: Clinical Manufacturing/outsourced activities, Clinical Trial Packaging and Labeling, Clinical Trial distribution, Clinical Ancillary Supplies, Samples and Comparators, and Clinical Sample Storage or Biobanking activities
  • Laboratory instrument service and maintenance contracting supporting all Pharma R&D Labs and Metrology departments in United States and Canada, in partnership with Scientific Procurement team members supporting Vaccines Swiftwater, PA as well as Vaccines Toronto, Canada
  • Developed working relationships with multiple sites/internal business units from Operations and Production to Research and Development as well as multiple professional disciplines from R&D Operations leadership, Clinical Distribution Operations, Site Leadership, Scientific community, QC team, Clinical Trial Managers, and Procurement leadership
  • Strived to achieve corporate savings goals through direct supplier negotiations, consolidation of services, and internal as well as external process improvement
  • Worked closely with US Clinical Trial Distribution to develop, negotiate and implement a new clinical trial cold chain shipper program that resulted in 60+% reduction in materials, 50% reduction in outsourced process costs, 95% reduction in inventory costs while delivering a substantial process improvement and environmental impact
  • Team captain supporting multiple business units during eBuy purchasing database phased implementation Lead role on Change Advocate team, supporting Business Partnerships program for NA Procurement organization
  • Co-Leader on Supplier Assessment taskforce sub-team for Global Scientific and Clinical Procurement organization Completed Sanofi Emerging Leaders program.

Procurement / Contract Analyst

TransCanada
Westborough, MA
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Collaborated directly with Power Plant Engineering and Project Management staff contracting major materials and services requirements relative to the maintenance and operation of the Ravenswood Power Generation station, a 2500MW power plant located in New York City
  • Developed, negotiated, and managed contracts valued up to $10M with all levels of suppliers from tier 1 (GE / Siemens / Alstom) for major turbine overhaul or boiler repair to tier 3 suppliers for janitorial or security services
  • Directly negotiated pricing, scheduling, and business Terms and Conditions, in partnership with internal client, Legal and Risk departments, with potential Supplier to secure greatest value contract for the company
  • Developed and distributed RFP packages to potential suppliers, reviewed supplier proposal submissions, compiled supplier proposal data into a comprehensive bid review package, presented bid review to internal client, determined award strategy, and formalized award for senior corporate leadership approval
  • Coordinated Scope of Work and Pricing contract schedule documentation from Engineering specifications and supplier proposal into a legal executable contract format
  • Mitigated contract or project risk through direct supplier negotiations of contract articles including, Project Schedule requirements, Milestone payment schedules, Liquidated damages, and payment retainage
  • Partnered with Senior Legal counsel ensuring Contract package represented the best interests of the company
  • Developed, distributed, and presented to senior and executive level staff contract strategy documentation to facilitate senior level decision making process
  • Coached and supported junior purchasing staff through contract negotiation complexities, corporate process guidelines, and development of internal and external communications
  • Pulled upon by peers and management to review and work to resolve supplier / internal client conflicts
  • Achieved corporate cost savings goals through the execution of the RFP/RFQ process, direct contract negotiation, project bundling initiatives, and Master agreement development.

Purchasing Manager - Corporate

Egenera, Inc.
Marlborough, MA
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Developed and modified core corporate purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures as company evolved
  • Negotiated contract pricing for goods and services concerning indirect spending
  • Established and maintained business partnerships with suppliers and employ effective negotiations to realize cost reductions and build sustainable relationships
  • Reported cost savings metrics along with establishing department goals and objectives.

Commodity Manager - Supply Chain

Egenera, Inc.
Marlborough, MA
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Monitored electromechanical purchasing activity, manufacturing and inventory levels at key Contract Manufacturers (SMTC, Celestica, SSCI), including all custom metal and plastics manufacturing, cables, drives, frames, power supplies, and CPU heatsinks, as well as packaging and raw PCB
  • Reviewing end of quarter expediting list and planning best course of action
  • Collaborated with CM on inventory controls, levels, and turns metrics
  • Worked directly with CM purchasing teams to develop purchasing programs with CM key company suppliers to ensure maximum value
  • Traveled to and performed quarterly inventory audits at CM, including guiding the independent auditing firm (PWC) through yearly audit with CM.

Buyer Planner II

Egenera, Inc.
Marlborough, MA
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Performed all indirect purchase order activity within the company, maintained all supplier files, and performed RFQ activities with all departments within the company
  • Played a key role in establishing a corporate standard for purchasing activities that allowed the flexibility required for a startup company while maintaining the long term vision and goals to support an established corporation.

Buyer Planner

Logistix / iLogistix
Marlborough, MA
01.1995 - 01.2001
  • Planned and procured print, packaging, and hardware materials for high tech software and hardware clientele
  • Issued RFQs for new products, MRP scheduling, and analysis using the SAP database system and all CD-ROM purchasing for Marlborough site
  • Trained and supported new Commodity Coordinators for Marlborough site
  • Coordinated product development with Customer Team Manager
  • Advised corporate Supply Base Management during supplier selection for new client RFQs in relation to eastern US operations.

Coordinator, Print and Packaging Services

Encryption Technology Corp.
Marlborough, MA
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Interfaced with client base on new product development and design, Coordinated RFQs with sales staff and account administration
  • Purchased print and packaging, custom labels, and OSB Duplicated media
  • Assisted Project Management staff with vendor order placement, order expediting, and problem resolution
  • Participated with Quality Control inspections and investigations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Salem State College
Salem, MA
01.1993

Skills

  • Procurement
  • Negotiation
  • Customer service
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Supplier management
  • Contract management
  • Process efficiency
  • Asset management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Financial analysis
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Supplier assessment
  • Project management
  • Risk mitigation
  • Cost savings
  • Vendor management
  • Quality control
  • Partnership Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Systemsexperience

  • MS Office suite
  • SAP
  • Agile engineering database
  • Oracle 11i
  • Avantis
  • NEXT/Ariba
  • EBuy/Coupa

Affiliations

  • Automotive repair, landsac

Timeline

Senior Manager, Scientific Buyer, Lab Equipment and Maintenance US

sanofi
01.2019 - Current

Senior Manager, CAPEX & Maintenance Procurement, US

sanofi
01.2017 - 01.2019

Purchasing Manager, Research Materials and Subcontracting, North America

sanofi
01.2013 - 01.2017

Procurement / Contract Analyst

TransCanada
01.2008 - 01.2011

Purchasing Manager - Corporate

Egenera, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2007

Commodity Manager - Supply Chain

Egenera, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2007

Buyer Planner II

Egenera, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2007

Buyer Planner

Logistix / iLogistix
01.1995 - 01.2001

Coordinator, Print and Packaging Services

Encryption Technology Corp.
01.1993 - 01.1995

Bachelor of Arts -

Salem State College

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