Raw Material Category Manager

Primary Duties

Drives the definition and implementation of Procurement strategies for their assigned commodities.
Accountable for the strategic deployment across the Company and functionally manage the Procurement network relevant for their assigned categories.
Responsible of the management of the portfolio on the following criteria: quality/compliance, cost, service, OTIF, CSR and risk management.
Manage supplier performance and manage Business Reviews.
Be a force of proposals on saving, innovation and CSR initiatives on the Procurement portfolio.
Prepare and lead commercial negotiations and contracting.
Acts as the Procurement referent and coordinator for the Function Management Committee.
Ensure that all the requirements of the functions are considered and addressed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Finance or Economics and 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or similar field.
  OR
  HS diploma/GED and 11+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or similar field.
• Experience in biotech industry is preferred.
  Sciences (Biological or Chemical) background is a plus.
• Functional know-how: Preparing and leading negotiations, contract management and legal awareness, total cost management, managing multicultural interfaces, planning and organizing, global business acumen.