PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE INCUMBENT

1.      Assists in developing Annual Indirect Procurement Buying Strategy

2.      Reviews and negotiates existing national and local contracts for goods and services.

3.      Locate and evaluate suppliers for capabilities and service potential that will best meet the company’s needs

4.      Organizes/directs procurement contracting activity for all facilities to ensure price, quality and service goals are met. 

5.      Works with plant purchasing departments to coordinate company wide projects.

6.      Maintains an interactive relationship with department leaders regarding goods and services purchased for their respective departments

7.      Plans, organizes, and manages supplier sourcing projects from start-up through completion. 

a.   Develops bid strategies

b.   Interacts with multiple departments and organizes teams of internal stakeholders and content experts

c.   Conducts initial screening of suppliers

d.   Prepares RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s as well as analysis tools for bids/quotations.

e.   Evaluates quotations and presents a recommendation, when applicable, to management.

f.     Negotiates contract terms and conditions with suppliers.

g.   Drives compliance and commitment based on bid results

h.   Evaluates supplier performance on an going basis to ensure compliance to negotiated terms and performance guarantees

8.      Ensures quality, delivery, order accuracy and competitive pricing through continuous follow-up with suppliers and end-users

9.      Makes recommendations on the use of alternate materials or suppliers to improve service and reduce total cost

10.  Provides customer support to end users of products of services

11.  Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the procurement cycle.  Ensures all systems and procedures meet the requirements of internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, and internal Standard Operating Procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Materials Management or related field.  Must have an in-depth knowledge of purchasing practices and sourcing.  Must demonstrate effective negotiation, persuasion, communications, and decision-making, and leadership skills.  Must possess effective communication

techniques (written and verbal) and have 6-years of related experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or

healthcare related industry.    CPM is preferred, but not required.  Working knowledge of personal

computers along with Word and Excel is critical.  Experience using SAP is preferred. 

Operationally independent and self-motivated.  Exercises appropriate judgment when taking risks.  Actively      seeks strategic procurement opportunities.   Communicates effectively with a broad range of internal customers and external parties.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Key procurement skills include supplier selection, negotiation, contractual and problem resolution.  Ability to understand product/service specifications.  Understands customer service management.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects. Readily adapts to situational and organizational changes.  Time management skills will need to excellent.