3 Key Consulting is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description: Manages the staff of a category group and the overall procurement processes of a group of goods and services, to meet the needs of internal customers.
FUNCTIONS
Serve as the primary expert for the Sourcing organization in the categories managed
Work with Business Areas and Stakeholders to identify new areas of process improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce costs that impact Cost of Goods Manufactured
Modify or implement methods that lead to Process improvements to our Operations
Apply Lean and Operational Excellence Principles
Establish and lead cross-functional sourcing team in selection of suppliers and negotiations
Create and manage RFPx using electronic systems, i.e. ARIBA, SAP
Experience in negotiating new or revised Master Agreements with key Suppliers
Analyze Supplier’s data to assess Supplier’s financial stability risk
Interact with Corporate Risk Management to assess Insurance policy coverage
Interact with Legal to find resolution in Terms and Conditions with Suppliers
Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor supplier performance stability and monitor potential risks
Execute orders once implementation criteria have been achieved
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Engineering or Materials Management and 5 years of directly related experience or Master degree and 3 years of directly related experience.
Excellent organizational, project management, communication (written and verbal), and leadership / management skills
Healthcare industry experience and/or subject matter expert in specific field
Extensive knowledge of category management practices and principles
Expertise in supplier and contracts development and negotiations
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier alliance implementation
Knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management
In-depth supplier/industry analysis experience to manage a dynamic/volatile Category(ies)
Extensive Category (industry / market) knowledge
Financial data knowledge
Strong computer literacy
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
High level of client focus
Preferred Qualifications:
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) from I.S.M. (Institute of Supply Management) preferred COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Why is the Position Open? Supplement additional workload on team.
Serve as the primary expert for the Sourcing organization in the categories managed
Work with Business Areas and Stakeholders to identify new areas of process improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce costs that impact Cost of Goods Manufactured
Employee Value Proposition: The experience gained will be very valuable to move forward in the industry.
Red Flags: Someone without sourcing or procurement experience
Interview process:
Phone screening followed by in-person interview.
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.