We require a motivated individual with a scientific background to play a critical role as a Procurement Manager within our Research and Development team. You will be responsible for procurement-related tasks such as sourcing activities, Request for Proposals (RFPs), managing supplier relationships, ERP system responsibility, procurement process optimization, and scale-up support of pipeline compound development and clinical programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage POs, cross-functional collaboration, and leading supplier negotiations.
Support process improvements in cost reductions and prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, resulting in measurement reporting and purchasing metrics.
Identify, resolve, and expedite issues to ensure timely identification and procurement of materials.
Maintain database parameters working on a cross-functional basis to identify business needs.
Coordinate and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to support cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
Support supplier alignment, understanding the total delivered cost to leverage purchase opportunities.
Communicate at all levels to ensure proper purchasing and strategies are achieved, supported as requested, and aligned with company objectives.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal cost and delivery, including KPIs and Scorecards.
Requirements and Qualifications:
5+ years of professional work experience plus a BS/BA; 3+ years of professional work experience plus an MA/MS or MBA in a corporate environment, preferably in procurement and supplier management.
Experience managing and maintaining strong business partner relationships.
Strong communication, negotiation, contract management, tact, judgment, and organization experience
Working knowledge of RFPs and RFQs
Act as a strategic partner to the Business Unit while aligning business objectives, challenges, projects, and requirements.
A proven track record of applying procurement principles, concepts, best practices, and standards, along with in-depth knowledge of industry practices
Able to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas with a proven record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend in assigned category areas.
Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis.
Experience working with and leading multiple projects and teams simultaneously across a matrixed organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
Coupa experience preferred.
Able to effectively communicate across all levels of the company.
Adept at problem-solving and multi-tasking in a fast-paced atmosphere.
Strong Excel skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and vendor management skills.
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