Sourcing Category Manager 1

Position Summary:

Our Global purchasing – Operations category management  department is looking for a Sourcing Category Manager dedicated to instruments who will evolve within the Global Purchasing Department and will report to the Global Purchasing, Instrument manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for an Instrument supplier portfolio consisting of technical parts (electronics , plastics, metal part, etc) 
• Drives the definition and implementation of purchasing strategies for their assigned commodities.
• Accountable for the strategic deployment across the Company and functionally manage the purchasing network relevant for their assigned categories.
• Responsible of the optimization of the portfolio on the following criteria: quality/compliance, cost, service, CSR and risk management.
• Be a force of proposal on savings, innovation and CSR initiatives on the purchasing portfolio.
• Acts as the purchasing referent and coordinator for the Function Management Committee. Ensures that all the requirements of the functions are considered and addressed.
• Guarantee and support the digital transformation of the global purchasing department within his/her perimeter.

Studies, Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• 10 + years’ experience in a purchasing department and experience in direct purchasing
• Experience in biotech industry is preferred,
• Experience on technical purchases  background is a plus,
• Functional know-how: preparing and leading negotiations, contract management and legal awareness, total cost management, managing multicultural interfaces, planning and organizing, global business acumen.
• Operational know-how: Winning and influencing, operational effectiveness, risk management, builds trust, drives execution by making decisions and achieving results. 
• Ability to travel internationnally up to 30% of the time.