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Job Title: Manager, Procurement
Location: Stillwater, MN
Job Scope
Responsible for direct and indirect procurement strategic and tactical plans, vendor selection, negotiations and contract management covering the Stillwater site with strong linkage to corporate Italian team.
Focal point for supplier relationship management, scouting, new supplier introduction, assisting with expediting, supplier performance for optimal customer service, business continuity and cost efficiency. Continuously drive improvement through strengthening business processes and team member talent in order to meet customer, business and team member expectations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Implement the strategies devised in collaboration with central Procurement on all procured categories, to ensure supply continuity, compliance to quality standards and lowest total cost
Meet business goals through contract agreements, identifying alternative vendors, reducing supplier lead times and broad portfolio volume price negotiations.
Propose business continuity roadmap including dual sourcing to reduce risk and enable business growth
Maintain and report data supporting cost reduction, supplier performance and quality improvement programs.
Monitor the procurement process through existing KPIs, including price variance, and develop further ones where needed
Lead vendor rating assessments with internal teams: Supplier Quality, OpEx, Supply chain, Purchasing
Analyze current products\services portfolio and supplier base in order to identify cost savings and synergy opportunities and consolidate the vendor portfolio.
Review and provide suppliers with product specifications for purchases
Prepare and share demand forecast data with suppliers where necessary
Plan annual\budget spend with internal stakeholders and react promptly to requests in order to provide the best choice available in the supply market within the required delivery date.
Ability to prepare and evaluate RFIs, RFQs and supplier selection matrix
Collaboratively work cross-functionally to seek for better spend opportunities
Participate in cross-site harmonization projects to optimize results
Actively support internal and corporate projects where procurement is needed
Ability to implement procurement policies and procedures
Assist with obtaining supplier capacity analysis for critical internal assessments
Assist tactical Buyers to remove obstacles with vendors ability to meet dates and quantities in POs
Promote an environment of trust, cross functional collaboration and ethical behaviors
Promote open channels of communication throughout the organization
Actively participate in team meetings and embrace strong communication across the organization with clear actions, persistent follow-through and decision making
Develop teams to be engaged, motivated, knowledgeable and accountable to achieve results
Invest time in developing team members to grow strength for more robust execution and also to support overall strategic succession plan
Provide clear goals, expectations and assist individuals on identifying initiatives to execute
Perform formal performance evaluations and continuously provide candid respectful feedback on performance for awareness and focus
Understand and utilize documentation necessary for regulatory compliance
Understand and maintain formal training compliance within time requirements
Follow DiaSorin’s established compliance procedures and support audits, documentation updates in compliance with OSHA, EPA, NRC and FDA
Assist in internal agency audits as needed
Participate in financial budgeting and capital analyses to support continuous improvement
Educate team members so they understand the financial objectives and guide them in understanding their role and influence in meeting these objectives
Understand spend in responsible cost centers and methods to monitor
Perform work in a safe manner consistent with DiaSorin’s health, safety and environmental policies and assume responsibility for self and others to drive a safe workplace
Actively participate in and support efforts to improve the safety of the workplace (i.e. incident reporting, conducting safety audits, attending safety committee meetings, etc.)
Participate in DiaSorin’s safety training programs, demonstrate competency in emergency response procedures and DiaSorin’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies
Ensure direct reports consistently demonstrate compliance with DiaSorin’s established health, safety, and environmental policies including the use of PPE, attending EHS training and following appropriate safety precautions
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain, economics, engineering, biology or biochemistry field and Master’s degree in business or science fields
3-7 years of experience with procurement or supply chain within the medical operations industry or other regulated business
Advanced oral and written communication skills with suppliers and internal customers
Negotiation skills required to deal, work and influence internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
Interpersonal skills such to gather and share information while putting others at ease
Ability to facilitate meetings, ask the right questions, remove obstacles, drive decisions and plans
Knowledge of cost analysis techniques for products and services
Advanced computer systems skills such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint, SAP
Ability to maintain accurate records with a high level of initiative and attention to detail
Knowledge of and ability to follow ISO 9001 and 13485 and 21 CFR 820 guidelines and practices
What we offer
Receive a competitive salary and benefits package as you grow your career at Diasorin. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.
Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at hrtalent@diasorin.com or 1-800-328-1482 to request an accommodation.
The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Diasorin reserves the right to modify or amend this job posting as needed to comply with local laws and regulations.
Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
This position is not eligible for partnership with a third-party search firm vendor without expressed, written consent from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.