Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III

Role Overview

• Manages and continuously improves the assigned categories of spend
• Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other key colleagues
• Completes global category initiatives and manages projects to deliver key category performance indicators
• Supports the execution of global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers
• Monitors market intelligence and key trends
• Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues
• Analyzes category supplier performance data
• Supports supplier business reviews with suppliers
• Leads the impact of cost and risk when developing contracts
• Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Experience working in highly regulated industries preferred
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results preferred
• Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities preferred
• Influences without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies preferred
• CPSM or equivalent is preferred
• Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred
• Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Paid time off