What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indirect Procurement Consultant position at Motion Recruitment?
Our client, an American biopharmaceutical company, is actively looking for an Indirect Procurement Consultant to join their team in Boston! This role is onsite hybrid so local candidates are required.
***This is a 6 month initial contract with the opportunity to extend based on performance***
Responsibilities
- Drive the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Perform market research to support Category strategies and/or sourcing activities with the ability to filter data into a relevant, actionable format.
- Manage the Supplier Performance/Relationship Management process that may include Executive Business Reviews.
- Support Business Owners with identification of all applicable risks as part of the Sourcing process, including coordination with Risk Subject Matter Experts to properly assess and develop mitigation plans, where necessary.
- Manage complex contract negotiations, leading a cross-functional Company effort (internal stakeholders such as Business Partners, Finance and Legal).
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in Scientific or Business discipline is a plus!
- 3 years of experience working in an Indirect Procurement focused role
- Business Services Procurement experience, with deep knowledge of Indirect Categories including the development of sourcing strategies, management of strategic supplier relationships, and performance management
- Expertise in managing complex supplier negotiations and ensuring alignment with business stakeholders
- Good understanding of the nuances associated with a regulated environment
- Good understanding of elements related to risk management: processes, tools, rating measurements, etc.
