Responsibilities / Tasks
Start strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and implement category strategic sourcing plans to meet organizational goals and large-scale savings and performance initiatives to better serve our end user customers.
Executes supplier selection strategy, requirements, supplier base development, and the identification of new suppliers.
Identify and develop relationships with local suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain and a network of resources are in place. Conduct market research to find the best local sources and evaluate their capabilities and performance to meet our expectations.
Leads negotiations, manages RFQs, awarding decisions and follow-up with suppliers, in alignment with our with category strategy.
Draft, negotiate, and manage master agreements with suppliers in line with strategy, other GEA BUs and our overall Pharma Service business needs. Ensure all agreements, defined internally as trade agreements are up-to-date, compliant with regulations, and reflect the best terms for the organization.
Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines.
Implement and maintain quality standards for all purchased goods and services. Perform regular quality audits and work closely with suppliers to address any issues and drive performance improvements. Monitors and communicates performance of suppliers to management. Develops and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Prepare detailed reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and pricing trends. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all procurement activities.
Direct involvement in and solving of issues with suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery and service issues), etc.
Conduct thorough data analysis to ensure cost development and competitive pricing. Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to make informed decisions.
Strives for automation and digitalization practices and utilizes such tools for efficiencies and overall improvement
Ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution is exemplary
Ensures compliance with the procurement process, policies and other statutory requirements within category procurement
Accountable for achieving agreed KPIs and their reporting
Experience preferred in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry or food processing, is preferred
Your Profile / Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Minimum of 7 years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or price and data analysis
Strong understanding of local sourcing, contract negotiation, and quality assurance practices
Proven record of managing supplier relationships and achieving cost savings
Procurement or Supply chain Certification (preferred)
Know-how of international contract management
Cost analysis and management
Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
Work experience in complex multinational organizations
Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to various supplier/vendor locations, and once or twice a year internationally.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000.00 - $128,000.00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.
The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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