Indirect Procurement Manager

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The incumbent manages sourcing, selecting, procurement, and negotiating materials, services, equipment, and supplies from suppliers. The incumbent also manages compliance to the site purchasing policy and procedures and monitors quality of goods by reviewing cost, schedules, timeliness of delivery and conformance to specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :

· Identify and execute for our two US Sites Pennsville and Irvine savings projects, mainly in scope are following indirect procurement categories: Production Equipment, Facility Management, Maintenance Repair Operations and Laboratory

· Collaborate and active exchange with Site Procurement & Global Category Leaders on strategy development and lead/support global and local procurement initiatives for indirect categories

· Improve Siegfried’s cost position year on year

· Support of project teams in terms of identification, negotiation, evaluation, contract agreement and management of external service providers to assure quality, time and costs

· Build productive relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand business needs and implement productivity solutions

· Manage supplier relationships including establishing KPIs, conducting business reviews, resolving conflicts, and serve as plant representative in dealings with suppliers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain

· Track record: minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing of indirect categories

· Very good communication & negotiation skills

· Strategic thinking, competence in analysing and managing complex business situations

· Strong team building & networking capability

· Problem solver with ability to work in growing and changing environment

· Industry experience with preference in pharma/ chemistry

· Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP system.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work efficiently with people of all levels and cultures.

Must be a team player.

Must have strong understanding of business management.

Must have strong leadership skills.

Must have strong negotiation skills

Must have strong computer skills (e.g. Excel).

Must be very proactive, conscientious and detail oriented.

Must be able to manage projects and prioritize appropriately.

Must maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

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