Strategic Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Hercules, California, United States AbD Serotec Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the Global Commodity Management Group, the Strategic Procurement Specialist will play a lead role in developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies for Plastics and Resins categories for NA manufacturing sites.

This will involve collaborating with Global Commodity Management to develop category strategies based on existing and future spend, demand, supply challenges, and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with business and project objectives.

The successful candidate will lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams to ensure Bio-Rad is leveraging spend, driving best value, and improving overall supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement global procurement and sourcing strategies for plastics consumables and resin commodities to result in the use of highest value suppliers while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCoO).
  • Lead sourcing activities and direct corresponding RFP activities.
  • Identify and qualify potential suppliers, evaluate, and communicate performance.
  • Manage and develop long-term partnerships with suppliers to enhance overall capabilities and result in more efficient product development and a more agile supply chain.
  • Work closely with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to proactively identify opportunities for implementation of cost savings, lead time reductions, quality enhancements, and overall improved service levels.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. MBA preferred.
  • 6+ years' experience in Procurement with at least 2 years in Supply Assurance Buying and 2 years in Demand Buying, Materials Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience sourcing vendors through an RFP process and negotiating vendor contracts.
  • Act as a leader and project manager for various supply chain initiatives, RFPs, and supply optimization projects.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Coursework towards CPM/CPSM and/or CPIM certification is preferred.
  • Full knowledge and application of the principles and theories of procurement and supply chain.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Strong oral and written communication, confident negotiator, and strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Total Rewards Package

Bio-Rad offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce.

The program includes a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more.



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