Sr Manager, Procurement/Sourcing

About the role

Contributes to the development of multi-year strategies and business plans for the Division. Leads the execution of initiatives and programs within the Division that deliver results in line with short- and long-term goals. Aligns internal and external partners and cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers, such as supply continuity, quality, cost and operational performance. Mitigates risk, uses technology, improves processes and systems, and reduces overall cost of ownership and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the internal business groups with supplier/supply chain rationale and direction
• Delivers on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement
• Maintains operational supplier metrics to deliver objective “Supplier Relationship Reports”
• Manages monthly communication plan on initiatives impacting the region
• Serves as point of escalation for sites with supplier issues; manages resolution with appropriate functions
• Drives process optimization and best practices

Requirements

• Supports and promotes the internal business groups with supplier/supply chain rationale and direction
• Delivers on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement
• Maintains operational supplier metrics to deliver objective “Supplier Relationship Reports”
• Manages monthly communication plan on initiatives impacting the region
• Serves as point of escalation for sites with supplier issues; manages resolution with appropriate functions
• Drives process optimization and best practices

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management, Business Logistics or a related area or equivalent; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of procurement / category management experience
• 3+ years’ experience of negotiation skills and formulating the business requirements for a commercial trade contract
• 3+ years’ experience of global sourcing for a global multinational manufacturing company and leading Global Value Sourcing projects, “Cradle to Grave”
• 3+ years’ experience with the usage of electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction (ARIBA)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commodity sourcing or direct project sourcing and management or purchasing and commercial management
• 3+ years' experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Experience from a project management role under a consultancy organization or a facility manager role under a multinational company is desired
• Experience with low-cost sourcing and supplier quality assessment

Skills

• Familiar with the customer bidding process and suppliers in a commercial pharma contracting industry is a strong plus
• Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance and continuous improvement to negotiate and write supply agreements
• Excellent people skills, project management skills, good business knowledge and a teammate
• Proactive and result oriented
• Ability to work in multi-tasking and a multi-cultural environment

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus
Annual merit performance-based increase
Excellent Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - Effective Day 1!
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

First Shift (Day Shift) Monday – Friday