Manager, Procurement

Job Summary

The Manager, Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing a purchasing strategy for Indirect Materials and ensuring optimal supplier performance. This individual will lead and manage a team of Buyers located in New Jersey and Massachusetts to deliver on business objectives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage to ensure all material requirements are delivered on time in right quantity and the best quality.
• Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; Communicate with Planning, Inventory Control, Quality Control and Warehouse of any updates regarding delivery, urgent needs.
• Monitor, review and analyze bids and quotes with suppliers to make effective decisions.
• Maintain company budget and streamlining costs, Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization; Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans.
• Implement procurement-related Supply agreements and Service contracts Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost reduction and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Vendor Management team to qualify and certify vendors Support Compliance team with all vendor related investigations Identify areas for continuous improvement to drive performance and business results.
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Manage recruiting, training and supervising a team of procurement managers who are responsible for day-to-day category management activities. Oversee the development and execution of sourcing strategies across all categories within span of control including targets, timelines and resource plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in related field required
• Minimum 10 years related experience in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum 4+ years managerial experience
• Knowledge Skills And Abilities
• Exhibits strong judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload
• Strong ability to anticipate and plan for needs of production and other departments
• Strong attention to detail and applies consistent, effective follow-up skills on multiple projects
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing skills analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets

Additional Requirements

• 5 days per week in-office
• Up to 25% travel

Pay

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $95,000 to $105,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program

Schedule

The position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.