Procurement Manager - Marietta, United States - Alphanumeric Systems Inc.

Alphanumeric Systems Inc.

Verified Company

Marietta, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Alphanumeric is hiring a PROCUREMENT MANAGER - Level 2 to work in Marietta, PA with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.

The SPM is a delivery-orientated value creating partner.

Someone who is well connected to the business and has the strong people relationships necessary to make things happen to create value.

It's someone that is so well connected that they find things out, they get to know things from various sources and then they put two and two together to make five.

It's someone who can connect the dots. Who can challenge collaboratively and lead others to deliver the value.

To drive needle-moving value creation the SPM doesn't just need to be a great partner with each Category Procurement team and each Supplier but also need to connect across Sites, particularly those in the same value chain and geography, connect across Procurement, across the Supply Chain and across the business.

Business strategy:

Develop and propose long and shortterm plans to improve Procurement processes in order to enhance the overall performance of the Site. Provide leadership in the implementation of new processes.
Implement Global Procurement processes, policies, guidelines, strategies locally and ensure compliance.
Managing interfaces between Procurement and the Site, balancing the expectations of both Procurement and Site stakeholders. Understanding different perspectives and satisfying the needs and expectations of all stakeholders, both within Procurement and the Site.
Ensure the Site requirements are taking into account within the definition and implementation of Global Category strategies. Development and robust implementation of Procurement strategies for local categories of spend that clearly meet business requirements.

Procurement Management:

Lead the Procurement function at Site (Directs, Manufacturing Indirects and Capex).
Develop and manage the Site supply base to meet the company's requirements: assurance of supply, quality, regulatory, service, cost, and innovation to control costs in a fastmoving environment. Adapt and respond to regularly changing business requirements.
Manage the development of a longterm vision for all local purchasing categories to support the growth of the company. Ensure the approval of this longterm vision by local key stakeholders.
For specific Categories, actively negotiate contracts.
Reduce the Directs, Manufacturing Indirects and Capex costs of the site. Support the reduction of endtoend total costs of the Site.
Influence the balance sheet of the Site through development and robust implementation of best Procurement practices.
Balancing both strategic and operational requirements. Any interruption of supply results in immediate and extended impact on the revenue stream.
Coordinate support from multiple Category teams and working within a matrix organisation. Manage relationships with other Procurement staff remotely.

Risk Management:

Secure the supply chain through integrating a risk management approach as a foundation of Procurement mission. Evaluate and mitigate risk associated with long standing local suppliers and single sourcing.

Team:

Responsible to select, train, supervise, develop and evaluate local buyers. Lead and motivate team members towards the pursuit of operational excellence and attainment of best practices. In addition, promote empowerment and process ownership.

Minimum level of Education Required:
Bachelor Degree

Preferred level of Education:
Specialized Master's in Procurement/ Supply Chain or

MBA:
Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance

Job-Related Experience - Minimum:

58 years of operational Procurement experience across multiple categories of spend and some experience of regulated environments
Excellent knowledge of Procurement tools such as sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development and others
Demonstrated team leadership and ability to motivate and inspire colleagues, and work in partnership with others to drive, implement and support change
Ability to manage sensitive partnerships, strong influencing and stakeholder partnering skills coupled with excellent negotiation and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills fluent English.
Strong knowledge of finance (cost benchmark & financial audit with key supplier) and legal matters (contracting)
Experience on Risk management
Contracting experience required, including a thorough understanding of contracting fundamentals and experience with contract planning, negotiation, execution, interpretation and maintenance

Preferred:

Significant experience working in a matrix business environment
Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines
Deep financial acumen
Strong acumen of corporate business norms and requirements needed; broad understanding of Procurement activities n