Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for a Procurement Manager. This is a contract opportunity with a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company located in Durham NC. This is a hybrid opportunity with 2 days minimum onsite.
Pay: up to $52/hour
Job Purpose:To support the implementation and management of a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, ie Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)).
This role will partner closely with the relevant Engineering EHS, Quality, Procurement, WREF and Supply chain teams to ensure the delivery of the benefits identified. It is also responsible for strategy deployment, supplier relationship / contract management and procurement governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute and lead supplier contract performance, supplier relationship management programs and operational governance
- Support the implementation of Global procurement initiatives, such as Buying Goods and Services, Catalogues, contract review and supplier reduction
- Business partnering – work collaboratively with EHS, Quality, WREF, site and central engineering functions, Supply Chain and the R&D teams, where appropriate, to support in the delivery of their objectives
- Coordinate with Site Procurement teams and the Shared Service Hub as defined by the Operating Model
- Manage sourcing events
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
- Develop and embed processes and ways of working as they evolve
- Conducts and monitors negotiations across the applicable categories of spend
- Knows the sourcing and category management process and policies, with a strong handle on relevant market trends and context
- Good understanding of Site operational, engineering processes and procedures
- Awareness and adherence to risk/ regulatory/ compliance requirements
- Implements procurement strategies to maximize supplier leverage
- Researches, evaluates and selects suppliers
Education:University Degree - Procurement, Business, Finance - The role requires the ability to develop procurement strategies that align with the business’s needs. A strong understanding of business and financial analysis will facilitate success. Ability to communicate with senior Finance partners and stakeholders is required
- Demonstrated ability in managing categories is required, particularly with respect to developing & implementing strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management
- Demonstrated experience in influencing strategy and managing across multiple geographies and supply chains
- Demonstrated experience in managing global/ regional projects
Other Requirements:
- High energy, enthusiastic and results driven with strong business acumen.
- Resilient and persistent with the ability to make the right decisions.
- Develop and present persuasive arguments to deliver change and influence stakeholders.
- Creative, conceptual thinker, exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a matrix environment and with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
- Strong verbal and written skills – English essential, French is very highly desirable
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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