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Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement in Wilson

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Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title:

Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Direct Materials

Department:

Corporate Procurement

Location:

Wilson, NC

( on-site 2-3 days per week) Shift:

Monday-Thursday (10-hour days)

Job Summary:

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for managing. a broad, high-level approach to sourcing, incorporating business and corporate objectives and maximizing vendor value including the sourcing and procurement activities for the assigned Direct Materials categories of spend. The individual must meet financial performance expectations, exceed customer requirements, and create value for business partners while facilitating continuous process improvement and challenging the status quo. Primary Responsibilities:

Proactively work with the Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain to identify their sourcing needs and develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure those needs are met.

Partner with the Associate Director on the preparation, negotiation (T&C, budget, payment terms), execution, compliance and administration of vendor selection and contractual agreements in support of, ensuring adherence to the outsourcing strategy, company policies and procedures, in collaboration with, finance and legal.

Perform spend analysis for the assigned categories as required.

Perform supplier, industry and market analysis as required.

Rationalize the supply base and develop supplier program. Negotiate long-term agreements with key suppliers.

Support other categories (i.e.. Corporate Security, Library Services) of Procurement as directed by supervisor.

For specific areas of responsibility, ensure common purchasing standards, formal bidding processes, reviewing request for proposals (“RFP’s”), mailing RFP’s, receiving proposals, working to select providers, awarding work, etc.

Identify potential supply risks and take necessary actions to ensure supply continuity. Identify new sources of materials and packaging materials.

Using the category management process, segment the supply base and identify key suppliers. Implement supplier management program as necessary to manage supplier performance

Develop good working relationships with the stakeholders in manufacturing operations and supply chain; understand their long- and short-term business plans and budgets.

Act as a liaison between the suppliers and businesses to resolve any issues.

Report savings against established savings targets on a periodic basis utilizing the approved savings methodology. Ensure annual savings targets are met.

Maximize opportunities in accordance with vendor requirements

Education and Experience:

Individual must have a BA/BAS in Business Administration, Finance, or related area

5-8 years of progressive experience in sourcing & procurement of pharmaceutical direct materials including APIs and excipients, packaging materials, etc.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience required.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Strategic Sourcing and procurement processes

Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory process including cGMP

Understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain, quality, and regulatory requirements

Good understanding of the Category Management process

Extensive expertise in purchasing and procurement is critical

Working knowledge of SAP, Ariba/Zycus P2P, Spend Analytics tools, eSourcing, SRM and Microsoft Office tools

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