Manager, Sourcing and Procurement

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Procurement staff including review of pending purchase requests and purchase orders, quotes & proposals, contracts, onboarding of suppliers, and performance metrics.
• Provides procurement support and guidance for staff locating at remote locations.
• Supervises the activities of the Procurement staff for indirect commodities.
• Negotiates and maintains purchasing contracts for the procurement of unique product groups and services.
• Provides technical expertise to other departments as part of cross-functional project teams.
• Acts as a liaison between internal departments and external customers in negotiating and finalizing contracts as well as providing status updates.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Captures cost reduction initiatives within the department and cross functionally within the company.
• Coordinates cost reduction initiatives within the department and cross functionally within the company.
• Contributes to the development of department budget and monitors expenditures.
• Works directly with VMI contact for ensuring adequate levels of inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5-8 years purchasing experience with at least 2 years at the manager/supervisory level.
• Procurement background in the biotech/biopharma industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements that govern GMPs.
• Experience with writing SOP’s, policies, and/or guidelines.
• ERP experience is a must.