Category Sourcing Manager

Description

• The R&D Procurement & Contract Management (PCM) team is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Sourcing Manager (CSM) to support several categories at the R&D facility.
• Categories will include Global Lab Supplies and other areas as needed.
• The position is part of the PCM team consisting of Procurement Associates, Category Managers, and Contract Managers.
• It reports into the Head of R&D Procurement & Contract Management.
• The CSM will guide the selection, development and management of suppliers to meet category cost and performance goals.
• They will negotiate contractual agreements to ensure that service, quality, and total costs are secured.
• They will provide category oversight and seek improvements to costs and performance.
• The ideal candidate will be able to tactfully balance the needs of end users with suppliers, as well as handle urgent situations such as credit holds.
• The position must contribute towards the global $5M cost savings goal.

• Manage competitive bids and negotiations for the categories supported
• Manage the Global Lab Supply category
• Work closely with 3rd party Distributor and numerous other lab supply vendors to ensure competitive costs, business continuity, and day-to-day operations are handled in accordance with proper policy and procedures.
• Support the Ariba lab supply and chemicals purchasing catalogs.
• Review Purchase Orders (POs) and provide instruction to Procurement Associates to ensure POs are executed with proper legal documentation, pricing, and financial coding.

• 3-5 Years of Category Sourcing Manager experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Procurement, or similar business discipline
• Ability to understand and negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Ability to work with minimal oversight in complex environment
• Skilled in computer systems such as SAP, Ariba, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding and ability to navigate Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process (ie POs and invoices)

• Ability to work well with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Understanding of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Strong Excel skills
• Scientific or Pharmaceutical background
• Understanding of complex financial account coding