Sourcing Manager

at VWR International, LLC in WilmingtonWilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Sourcing Manager, Direct Materials is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, executing on sourcing initiatives, and managing sourcing activities in the Americas in his/her specific category.

This role will have commercial responsibility for a subset of material commodities, which could include: acids (acetic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid), solvents (dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, methanol, dichloromethane, hexane/heptane), surfactants (Dithiothreitol, Saponin) to name a few.

Remote role - CST / EST time zone preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact

Accountable for roughly $50-75M spend per year

Works with Director, Direct Sourcing to develop and present sourcing strategies to reduce category cost and mitigate supply risk

Leverages market intelligence and analyses to identify opportunities and risks, including but not limited to spend analysis, commodity pricing forecasts, contract coverage analysis, etc.

Collaborates with product management, commercial and operations teams that direct sourcing supports to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies, and that relevant market intelligence is shared.

Develops and maintains a rolling 36-month sourcing strategy and project roadmap, identifying savings estimates, estimated timing of savings, and execution plans Drives execution of category sourcing strategies (e.g., RFI/RFQ, supplier qualification, auction rounds, negotiation), coordinating with Technical Managers, Quality, Product Managers, and others as required.

Maintains relationships with key vendors, and helps address vendor related issues (e.g., pricing issues, performance issues, etc.)

Monitors category spend to ensure sourcing savings are captured and do not erode over time

Conducts regular project execution reviews with the Director and VP, Direct Strategic Sourcing, and the respective business/functional leaders

Responds to raw material category sourcing requests in a timely and efficient manner

Negotiates contracts in line with corporate DOA guidelines

Supports the budget process by providing expectations for material price outlooks

What we're looking for

Education:

BS/BA Degree required; Degree in engineering, including chemical, or a related field preferred

Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred (yellow, green, or black belt)

Experience:

Minimum of seven (7) years of total related experience required

Minimum of five (5) years of related procurement, operational, or commercial experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries

Experience with matrixed global project responsibility preferred

SAP experience highly preferred

Microsoft Excel advanced skills highly preferred

Skills/Competencies:

Ability to lead internal cross functional meetings, external supplier business reviews

Strategic mindset and ability to execute hands-on

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Can-do mindset, creative, solution-focused, and action-oriented

Ability and track record of managing complex sourcing/procurement projects

Proactive spend control, spend analysis and strategy execution skills

Fact and analysis-based decision-maker

Proven contracting and contract management skills

Strong interpersonal relationship management skills

Highly organized, well structured, self-managed, clear priority management skill set

Ability to successfully work in an ambiguous environment

Demonstrated strong negotiation skills

Successfully handle fast pace working environment with ability to multi-task

Working Conditions:

NA remote / WFH Position / "Eastern Time Zone Centric"

Travel up to 10-20%Disclaimer:
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