Sourcing Manager

The Opportunity: The Sourcing Manager, Direct Materials is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, executing on sourcing initiatives, and managing sourcing activities in the Americas in his/her specific category. This role will have commercial responsibility for a subset of material commodities, which could include: acids (acetic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid), solvents (dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, methanol, dichloromethane, hexane/heptane), surfactants (Dithiothreitol, Saponin) to name a few. Remote role - CST / EST time zone preferred How you will reputed company and create an impact Accountable for roughly $50-75M spend per year Works with Director, Direct Sourcing to reputed company and present sourcing strategies to reduce category cost and mitigate supply risk Leverages market intelligence and analyses to identify opportunities and risks, including but not limited to spend analysis, commodity pricing forecasts, contract coverage analysis, etc. Collaborates with product management, commercial and operations teams that direct sourcing supports to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies, and that relevant market intelligence is shared. Develops and maintains a rolling 36-month sourcing strategy and project roadmap, identifying savings estimates, estimated timing of savings, and execution plans Drives execution of category sourcing strategies (e.g., RFI/RFQ, supplier qualification, auction rounds, negotiation), coordinating with Technical Managers, Quality, Product Managers, and others as required. Maintains relationships with key vendors, and helps address vendor reputed company issues (e.g., pricing issues, performance issues, etc.) Monitors category spend to ensure sourcing savings are captured and do not erode over time Conducts regular project execution reviews with the Director and VP, Direct Strategic Sourcing, and the respective business/functional leaders Responds to raw material category sourcing requests in a timely and efficient manner Negotiates reputed company in line with corporate DOA guidelines Supports the budget process by providing expectations for material price outlooks reputed company're looking for Education: BS/BA Degree required; Degree in engineering, including chemical, or a reputed company field preferred Lean Six reputed company Certification preferred (yellow, green, or black belt) Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of total reputed company experience required Minimum of five (5) years of reputed company procurement, operational, or commercial experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries Experience with matrixed global project responsibility preferred reputed company experience highly preferred reputed company reputed company advanced skills highly preferred Skills/Competencies: Ability to reputed company internal cross functional meetings, external supplier business reviews Strategic reputed company and ability to execute hands-on Exceptional communication and presentation skills Can-do reputed company, creative, solution-focused, and action-oriented Ability and track record of managing reputed company sourcing/procurement projects Proactive spend control, spend analysis and strategy execution skills Fact and analysis-based decision-maker Proven contracting and contract management skills Strong interpersonal relationship management skills Highly organized, well structured, self-managed, clear reputed company management reputed company set Ability to successfully work in an ambiguous environment Demonstrated strong negotiation skills Successfully handle fast pace working environment with ability to multi-task Working Conditions: NA remote / WFH Position / “Eastern Time Zone Centric” Travel up to 10-20% Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of reputed company responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. reputed company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why reputed company? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the reputed company. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at reputed company. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, reputed company and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At reputed company, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a reputed company world. Apply today! Pay Transparency: The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $125,350.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location. EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national reputed company, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. 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