Lead Category Specialist

Job Description

The Lead Category Specialist role is responsible for the execution of predefined strategic sourcing processes for Construction and Capital Equipment and ensures adherence to policies and procedures. The individual in this role will proactively address and resolve routine variations within the defined strategic sourcing processes, including but not limited to: issues related to supplier performance, documentation, delivery execution, pricing, and / or quality. The individual will also participate in the refinement of sourcing strategies and improving sourcing patterns to improve the company’s financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with internal customer base to better understand their procurement needs while leveraging best value through strategic sourcing opportunities. Educate and train customer base on sourcing policies, processes, and systems.
• Administer the end-to-end purchase order process, supporting Finance, Receiving, Accounting, and Legal in the execution of the procure-to-pay process.
• Using best practice procurement initiatives ensure purchases for Construction and Capital Equipment are placed and delivered on time to maintain business continuity, while negotiating best market price.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that department and site cost savings targets are met.
• Drive adherence to and execution of corporate contracts and e-catalogs. Manage key supplier business relationships, tracking performance, reducing supply base, and improving supplier performance while enhancing site compliance via key supplier spend.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, execution of RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, supplier qualification process, supplier analysis, total cost analysis, negotiation of contractual terms, and supplier selection. Assist in corporate level sourcing efforts and meet all cost savings goals.
• Conduct analysis on material usage and spending, and develop opportunities to improve service, meet schedule adherence, and identify savings. Lead and secure supplier risk mitigation strategies for all site critical supply. Continually address concerns and revise strategy.
• Ensure that the Procurement activities are in full compliance with EHSS, cGMP, Customs and SOX regulations.
• Ensure that CAPEX and service contracts are fit for purpose, are aligned with business objectives/strategy, are cost effective, and delivered on time.
• Refine and develop Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with Corporate Legal departments.
• Manage supplier relationships to include tracking performance in terms of delivery timeliness, quality, and cost, optimizing the supply base, and improving supplier performance.
• Provide support for and/or lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Review and negotiate pricing and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, corporate contracts, and department procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Bachelors in life sciences or business major preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing experience
• 2 years of experience with sourcing Construction and Capital Equipment
• Proven RFQ experience in a cross functional environment
• Experience in working with multiple teams and projects simultaneously
• Involvement in a purchasing related professional organization a plus.
• CPM a plus.