Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

Job Opportunity

This is an onsite position - Primary

Location:

Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site);
Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus)

Pay range is $35-$40/hr, depending on experience

Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Roche Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies

Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement

University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification

3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying

Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs

Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus

Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired

Experience with SAP or other ERP software

Keen analytical acumen

Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion

Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions

Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses

Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations)

Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind

Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding

Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information

Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process