Supply Chain Procurement Expert

2 weeks ago


Clayton, North Carolina, United States Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc Full time

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector? Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. is a renowned global healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of individuals worldwide. With a legacy dating back to 1909, we specialize in plasma-derived therapies and transfusion medicine, delivering innovative solutions across over 110 countries.

Position Overview:

The Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in a regulated setting, ensuring the acquisition of essential materials for the production and distribution of healthcare products. This position involves cultivating beneficial partnerships, negotiating contracts that align with the company's objectives, assessing supplier reliability, and identifying new sourcing opportunities to support production needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies and contract negotiations for all goods and services within designated functional areas, while managing ongoing supplier relationships and ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and refine commodity specifications, as well as prepare RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid analyses, contracts, and supply agreements.
  • Oversee supplier relationships and address any discrepancies or issues related to contract execution.
  • Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost improvement and strategic sourcing.
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts for various operational centers.
  • Manage special projects as they arise.
  • Assist in entering purchase orders in SAP and provide backup support to procurement staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and familiarity with e-Procurement tools.
  • Extensive experience in contract management and data analysis.
  • Background in sourcing initiatives and compliance with procurement procedures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Exceptional customer service and vendor management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated project management expertise.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or MS degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant purchasing experience.
  • Certifications such as CPM or CPSM are highly desirable.

This role is performed in an office environment, requiring frequent sitting and hand movements, with occasional light lifting and travel. Effective communication and collaboration with diverse groups are essential to achieve consensus on various issues.

Job Category: Purchasing/Procurement



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