Manager - Strategic Sourcing (US - Remote)
Company: Avantor
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Job SummaryMAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order
of importance)
- Manage complex supplier portfolio worth in excess of $250M of
COGS.
- Negotiate supply contracts with selected suppliers to obtain
best commercial and business conditions.
- Support company objectives and assist in maximizing gross
margin through joint cooperation with production and marketing to
negotiate and implement supply contracts with optimal
conditions.
- Source lab supplies, lab equipment and instrumentation,
chemicals, and life science products distribution and support our
Avantor branded production facilities.
- Prepare bid packages and tender, analyze results, shortlist
suppliers, conduct post tender negotiations and finalize
contract.
- Work with Avantor Global Sourcing to consolidate and leverage
global purchase requirements.
- Liaise with legal counsel to ensure contracts comply to legal
standards and requirements.
- Conduct the annual price collection and negotiation program for
contracts.
- Monitor performance.
- Analyze Spend Data and identify potential cost saving programs,
develop these programs and drive them through execution.
- Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training,
Experience and Certifications)
- Degree in business, supply chain, or other applicable field;
advanced degree preferable
- 8+ years of applicable business experience
- 4+ years leadership experience
- Working experience in lab supplies industry, chemical research,
chemical technology or pharmaceutical production, or in any kind of
scientific field
- Industry purchasing experience in consumables, lab equipment,
or chemicals such as raw materials and industrial packaging.
- Experience in tender business of commodities or raw
materials/chemicals.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary
to perform the job competently)
- Strong Negotiation skills - Ability to negotiate assertively
and effectively at all levels
- Understanding of the key aspects of Avantor business, economic
factors & environment and the laboratory and production market in
all market segments
- Strong project leader capabilities - ability to manage multiple
projects concurrently
- Strong presentation skills and able to sell Avantor
capabilities and expertise to suppliers
- Ability to organize, conduct projects and to analyze and solve
issues at human, cultural and professional levels
- Basic knowledge about laboratory products and/or
regulations.
- Pro-active and able to work individually, as well as, be a good
team player
- Market intelligence of manufacturers of lab supplies, lab
equipment or instruments or chemicals/reagents and chemical
dealers
- An appreciation and knowledge of contract law and international
tradingENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under
Typical Positions)Typically works in an office environment with
adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature
and noise level.Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past
precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may
be developed to resolve problems.A frequent volume of work and
deadlines impose strain on routine basis.Frequent travel
required.Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly
sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching,
lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10
lbs.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 all responsibilities, duties and
skills required of employees assigned to this position.Avantor is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EEO Statement:We are an
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not
discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin,
physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local
law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know
the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests
for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable
accommodation will be responded to from this email address.For more
information about equal employment opportunity protections, please
view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the
Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination
Provision using the links below.3rd Party Non-Solicitation
Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally
assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by
Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment
process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates,
regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a
preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with
recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting
any form of solicitation.
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