Sr. Manager, Procure to Pay (hybrid)

About Cerus :

Cerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world.

This is a hybrid opportunity, expectation is 2-3 times a week at our Concord, CA office.

Summary & Scope of Position :

Provide non-commercial procurement leadership to the organization, including development and implementation of sourcing strategies; management of sourcing processes; leveraging third party procurement relationships to manage workflow and achieve cost savings objectives; and contract administration. Oversee accounts payable and travel functions.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Oversee accounts payable with a strategic eye towards efficiency and process improvements.
• Manage accounts payable and procurement staff including overseeing deliverables, employee development, training and performance management.
• Design, develop and implement procurement and payables automation IT systems.
• Work with organization to define requirements, including supplier performance management.
• Lead sourcing efforts within cross-functional teams through entire sourcing process, including final contracting phase.
• Closely coordinate with legal in support of contract administration & management efforts including routine contract change orders such as contract expirations, minor scope changes, supplier performance, and dispute resolution.
• Negotiate supplier contracts using templates and facilitating process with Legal, stakeholder and suppliers.
• Develop sourcing strategies and business opportunities that support and comply with Cerus' objectives related to cost savings, supplier quality and business continuity. Ongoing review of supplier master data and spend.
• Ensure all sourcing activities, sourcing decisions, and contracts comply with Cerus' Quality Management System. Partner with Cerus' quality teams to ensure compliance.
• Provide stakeholders with tools and best practices to use in evaluating and managing current and potential suppliers.
• Manage Travel and Entertainment (T&E) for North America including management of travel agency, airline rate and hotel agreements; maintain and ensure employee compliance with Cerus' T&E policy.
• Prepare procedures and instructions establishing procurement responsibilities and methods of operations.
• Analyze opportunities for procurement mechanisms (e.g. purchasing card program) and if relevant, including RFP, vendor selection, lead implementation process and develop policies and procedures surrounding program.
• Regularly meet with internal customers to discuss expectations, monitor service levels and priorities.
• Train employees on procurement and travel and entertainment.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications / Requirements / Skills :

We understand that our people are essential to our success. This philosophy is revealed in our competitive benefits package, designed to improve employees' lives both on and off the job.

Benefits plans : medical, dental, vision, domestic partner benefits, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), ESPP, RSUs

Work and family : EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement

Compensation : The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $154,952-$183,808 annually . Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on various factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Salary : $154,952 - $183,808