Sr. Manager, Procurement

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

** We are PCI.*
* Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned.

+ Manage strategic sourcing functional areas including planning, purchasing, materials specification, logistics, supplier contracts.

+ Develop and lead a high-performance team, directs the recruitment and development of staff.

+ Establish and communicate high performance standards, define clear accountability, and lead by adopting improvement strategies to reduce operational variances and increase efficiency.

+ Train team to work with Sales to analyze upcoming projects by identifying and resolving potential roadblocks (i.e. logistics, unfamiliar materials). Recommend preferred materials and sources same at best possible price point.

+ Negotiate supplier contracts, when appropriate, to manage suppliers/vendors.

+ Build effective partnerships with department heads to help drive the business toward achieving company objectives.

+ Manage cost savings and performance measurement systems for supplier contracts. Where appropriate, track, analyze and report cost savings against investment proposals, capital expenditure and contract spend commitments. Utilize and manage reporting procedures that meet the internal needs of Finance, Legal, Procurement and Compliance.

+ Foster a safe and environmentally sustainable workplace by ensuring compliance with all PCI EHS policies and procedures.

** Special Demands:
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable of performing the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodation which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties the employee is:

+ Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

+ Occasionally stand for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours/time.

+ Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

+ Constantly required to view objects at close and distant ranges with hand and eye coordination

+ Frequently required to communicate with others

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* Note:

** For this summary,
* occasionally may represent (3-5x) a week. Constantly and frequently should be considered as normally occurring activities throughout the workday based on work demand.

** Work Environment:
** The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee will work with moderate noise levels.  Employee will perform tasks while experiencing numerous interruptions.  Employee may travel by car and airplane to work at different locations and may occasionally be required to travel overnight. The work environment is fast-paced and demanding. This position has the utmost responsibility for compliance with the rules and regulations regarding a safe and healthy work environment relative to their actions and conduct.

Off-shift, weekend and overtime duties may be required.

This job description may not list all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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* Qualifications:

** The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ MBA preferred or equivalent MA degree.  Membership of professional body such as ISM, APICs or CIPS.

+ 10+ years related experience.

+ 5+ years of experience in GMP environment.

+ Expert level ability to think strategically, articulate a clear vision and align the procurement strategy to business objectives.

+ Awareness of the key principles and relevant sources of information on corporate social responsibility

+ Understanding of operational procurement practices and processes and the ability to apply them

+ Understanding of Category Management, Collaborative Procurement and Strategic sourcing…