Indirect Procurement Manager

About the role

Leads a group of commodity specialists spanning across Americas region with multiple sites within the region. Oversees the team that serves as the primary purchasing reps at each manufacturing site and will handle escalation of issues with suppliers. Lead a team of Commodity Specialists. Manage workload and provide coaching to the team for both strategic and transactional tasks. Manages stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Implements value improvement opportunities. Participates in meetings and discussions with procurement leadership regarding team activities, policy and procedure improvements. Implements Global strategies at Regional level to increase supplier performance, capability development, capacity management and cost/quality improvements for supply chain vendors. Manages escalated supplier reviews and delivers supplier performance and metrics to upper level management. Develops supply chain risk mitigation plans. Monitors performance of individual team members, provides feedback. Responsible for ensuring the function is appropriately staffed to deliver business expectations. Implement Continuous Improvement activities as defined to improve efficiency in the procurement process.

Responsibilities

• Leads a group of commodity specialists spanning across Americas region with multiple sites within the region.
• Oversees the team that serves as the primary purchasing reps at each manufacturing site and will handle escalation of issues with suppliers.
• Lead a team of Commodity Specialists.
• Manage workload and provide coaching to the team for both strategic and transactional tasks.
• Manages stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
• Implements value improvement opportunities.
• Participates in meetings and discussions with procurement leadership regarding team activities, policy and procedure improvements.
• Implements Global strategies at Regional level to increase supplier performance, capability development, capacity management and cost/quality improvements for supply chain vendors.
• Manages escalated supplier reviews and delivers supplier performance and metrics to upper level management.
• Develops supply chain risk mitigation plans.
• Makes sure the function is appropriately staffed to deliver business expectations.
• Implement Continuous Improvement activities as defined to improve efficiency in the procurement process.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance or related field. MBA or Masters preferred

Work Experience: 10+ years’ experience in purchasing/commodity goods management. 10 + years of purchasing or procurement experience 5+ years of leading or managing a sourcing team required. 2+ years experience creating procurement Strategy. Experience with/knowledge of direct materials used in production within the Americas Region. Negotiation skills required and certification a plus. Cross-functional team leadership and high performing work team skills. Solid knowledge of financial principles related to budgeting, make vs buy analysis and Gross margin impact.

Qualifications

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Benefits

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $157,400 to $216,400 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.