Director Global Sourcing - Reagents (REMOTE)
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Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is partnering with our reagent operations leaders and providing strategic sourcing expertise to our global procurement teams. This role will focus on developing strategic alliances with existing suppliers, identifying new suppliers, driving supplier performance and cultivating redundancy and resiliency across our reagent supply chain. The Director position is a lead member of the reagents operations staff and represents a senior-level sourcing partner with a primary focus on materials for life science and diagnostic reagents, responsible for $75M in spend. The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate a deep understanding of biological, immunological and recombinant materials as well as global vendors and their capabilities. The position requires an individual to operate with a great deal of flexibility, creativity and latitude and be recognized by their peers as an expert in the field. Thinking outside the box and challenging current processes is expected and encouraged to accelerate new product introduction. This position will manage a small team of sourcing professionals The role is part of the Global Operations Leadership team and key contributor in the transformation of the organization towards world-class safeguarding of a market-leading performance position at competitive costs for respective material fields, derived from business requirements and overarching SCM Strategy - to generate an optimized contribution to business performance. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Initiating and expediting targeted cost reduction programs. Deriving innovative material field strategies based on market intelligence and overall procurement strategy and gear procurement processes towards strategic objectives. Initiation, planning, execution and control of demand pooling, including commodity spend and all indirect spend programs. Strategically managing and optimizing the supply network (pooled direct). Striving to optimally leverage supplier's capabilities and cost position. Developing and managing strategic partner alliances as well as driving Supplier Management processes (e.g. evaluation, development, initiatives, control) to obtain best suppliers. Actively driving application of technical levers for sustainable cost and value optimization, (e.g. Commodity Engineering, Early Supplier Involvement, Lean, etc.) and leveraging cross-functional network. Implementing material field specific benchmarking and best practice sharing with the continental/regional organizations, with external partner companies as well as with competitors to further improve procurement within the material field. Selecting, managing, assessing, developing and coaching employees in the area of responsibility to ensure long-term corporate success with motivated staff. Defining and monitoring targets and KPIs for the respective commodity business field. Responsible for cost reduction metrics and performance against those metrics. Acting as the direct partner link to the management of the business units / corporate functions. Ensuring active regular communication and information exchange with all interested parties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a commercial discipline and/or technical area (e.g., business administration and/or engineering). At least 10 years of experience in various functions and several areas of SCM, Procurement or Strategy, including cross-functional exposure gained within other functional areas. Proven track-record in leading a strategic procurement function in a global environment. Indirect spend experience preferred. At least 5 years of functional and disciplinary leadership responsibility. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally. Preferred
Qualifications:
This position will collaborate with stakeholders globally and may be required to support projects/priorities/meetings during non-standard working hours. Master's degree strongly desired Demonstrated general management ability to lead a global organization International business exposure mandatory, international work experience desirable Proven track record in creating and enhancing effective commodity teams to drive strategic initiatives. Experience in cost value engineering, supplier innovation management and corporate sourcing risk management programs. Ability to multi-task, respond to tight deadlines and provide quick turn-around times. Commodity experience and demonstrated success driving cost reduction through global supply chain Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Operations Management or equivalent experience required, with master's degree preferred. Exceptional communicator of information, opinions, observations and conclusions to drive actions Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness; self-managed and self-motivated Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn; considers different viewpoints and new approaches Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment serving both internal and external customers' requirements. Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional project teams while maintaining positive and productive working relationships across a broad range of people and groups. Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and works ability to provide exceptional service to provide resolutions to these problems. Ability to make decisions under pressure and against tight deadlines. Ability to manage priorities and stay on top of critical responsibilities. Physical Requirements & Expectations:
None #LI-CP
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
ProcurementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is partnering with our reagent operations leaders and providing strategic sourcing expertise to our global procurement teams. This role will focus on developing strategic alliances with existing suppliers, identifying new suppliers, driving supplier performance and cultivating redundancy and resiliency across our reagent supply chain. The Director position is a lead member of the reagents operations staff and represents a senior-level sourcing partner with a primary focus on materials for life science and diagnostic reagents, responsible for $75M in spend. The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate a deep understanding of biological, immunological and recombinant materials as well as global vendors and their capabilities. The position requires an individual to operate with a great deal of flexibility, creativity and latitude and be recognized by their peers as an expert in the field. Thinking outside the box and challenging current processes is expected and encouraged to accelerate new product introduction. This position will manage a small team of sourcing professionals The role is part of the Global Operations Leadership team and key contributor in the transformation of the organization towards world-class safeguarding of a market-leading performance position at competitive costs for respective material fields, derived from business requirements and overarching SCM Strategy - to generate an optimized contribution to business performance. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Initiating and expediting targeted cost reduction programs. Deriving innovative material field strategies based on market intelligence and overall procurement strategy and gear procurement processes towards strategic objectives. Initiation, planning, execution and control of demand pooling, including commodity spend and all indirect spend programs. Strategically managing and optimizing the supply network (pooled direct). Striving to optimally leverage supplier's capabilities and cost position. Developing and managing strategic partner alliances as well as driving Supplier Management processes (e.g. evaluation, development, initiatives, control) to obtain best suppliers. Actively driving application of technical levers for sustainable cost and value optimization, (e.g. Commodity Engineering, Early Supplier Involvement, Lean, etc.) and leveraging cross-functional network. Implementing material field specific benchmarking and best practice sharing with the continental/regional organizations, with external partner companies as well as with competitors to further improve procurement within the material field. Selecting, managing, assessing, developing and coaching employees in the area of responsibility to ensure long-term corporate success with motivated staff. Defining and monitoring targets and KPIs for the respective commodity business field. Responsible for cost reduction metrics and performance against those metrics. Acting as the direct partner link to the management of the business units / corporate functions. Ensuring active regular communication and information exchange with all interested parties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a commercial discipline and/or technical area (e.g., business administration and/or engineering). At least 10 years of experience in various functions and several areas of SCM, Procurement or Strategy, including cross-functional exposure gained within other functional areas. Proven track-record in leading a strategic procurement function in a global environment. Indirect spend experience preferred. At least 5 years of functional and disciplinary leadership responsibility. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally. Preferred
Qualifications:
This position will collaborate with stakeholders globally and may be required to support projects/priorities/meetings during non-standard working hours. Master's degree strongly desired Demonstrated general management ability to lead a global organization International business exposure mandatory, international work experience desirable Proven track record in creating and enhancing effective commodity teams to drive strategic initiatives. Experience in cost value engineering, supplier innovation management and corporate sourcing risk management programs. Ability to multi-task, respond to tight deadlines and provide quick turn-around times. Commodity experience and demonstrated success driving cost reduction through global supply chain Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Operations Management or equivalent experience required, with master's degree preferred. Exceptional communicator of information, opinions, observations and conclusions to drive actions Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness; self-managed and self-motivated Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn; considers different viewpoints and new approaches Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment serving both internal and external customers' requirements. Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional project teams while maintaining positive and productive working relationships across a broad range of people and groups. Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and works ability to provide exceptional service to provide resolutions to these problems. Ability to make decisions under pressure and against tight deadlines. Ability to manage priorities and stay on top of critical responsibilities. Physical Requirements & Expectations:
None #LI-CP
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
ProcurementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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