Manager - Site procurement

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• Lead the local sourcing efforts related to assigned categories:
  Capital projects, Equipment, MRO/OEM
• Maintain strong alignment to the manufacturing network strategy and initiatives
• Support the business with close partnership with the site management team
• Engage closely with any appropriate sister sites within the GPS network to ensure best value for individual site and network.

• Maintain/Support continuity of current activities, by managing suppliers and engaging directly with site stakeholders as well as global teams.
• Lead specific implementation of global projects/processes at the site and all supporting activities to ensure timely execution of the global strategy
• Lead site efforts for standardization and drive delivery of cost savings/cost avoidances related to the categories managed
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to understand consumption of materials and services, and monitor deliveries and deadlines with suppliers
• Lead negotiations and operational reviews with Suppliers in scope
• Investigate, resolve, and record problems such as invoice discrepancies, quality issues, delays etc.
• Manage CDAs, LOIs, SOWs and MSAs across the site and network
• Manage accurate reporting of Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) for supplier performance and compliance to contracted terms when applicable
• Be the first point of contact for pricing and supplier relationship management at the site, and ensure smooth communication between suppliers in scope and the site.
• Achieve and exceed metrics including value beyond savings, purchase price variance (PPV), cost avoidances, budget management.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management programs and align with Category Leads when applicable
• Lead Regional sub‑category strategy development and execution in conjunction with relevant category lead when applicable
• Lead annual raw materials budget process for the site operations, working closely with category leaders, site finance, site supply chain and global finance when applicable
• Support cGMP or Finance audit activities, as required
• Identify local suppliers, best practices, and ensure local perspective inclusion in larger global initiative

• Prior stakeholder’s management and Capital project, MRO/OEM procurement experience is mandatory
• Procurement skills such as developing relationships with suppliers, expediting, prioritizing and negotiating deliveries, analyzing and reporting on supplier performance is a must.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent analytic, interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills
• Highly experienced in SAP/Ariba and S2P processes
• Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred. Comparable controlled industries may be acceptable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Icertis contract management an asset.
• Positive, collaborative approach to problem solving. Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from senior management.
• Proactive, creative and analytic approach to continuous improvement in delivering procurement…