Procurement Manager

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to be responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing/procurement/sourcing policies and to administer all purchasing activities, including selecting sources of supply, approving purchase orders, managing relationships with suppliers, and negotiating terms of contracts.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Carpinteria, CA office. This person will also have the opportunity to manage a team within a discipline or department, typically comprised of career/intermediate professionals or Supervisors.

What we're looking for:

Education:

• Bachelors degree required in related fields (preferred).

Experience:

• 8 Years of related Supply Chain experience preferred; 3 years leadership experience preferred.
• Contract Negotiation experience.
• Global Supply Chain, Cost Reduction and Supply Chain Trouble shooting/Problem Solving experience desired.
• Experience in a regulated/complex chemical manufacturing environment preferred.

Certification(s):

• APICS/CPIM certification desirable.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to be a servant leader.
• Understanding of forecast and replenishment theory.

• Ability to travel up to 20% (as needed) between/in order to support Carpinteria, CA and Bakersfield, CA offices.

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS office suite (Excel, Access, Word).

• Expert knowledge and practical use of Forecasting and Inventory Planning tools; i.e. Logility, SAP, or equivalent.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Leads all Drop Ship, Core, Customer facing, Science Education, Services and other areas to develop both Strategic, Tactical and efficient plans supporting the needs of the customer while keeping the company's goal and cost in mind.
• Determines best processes to keep the supply chain efficient by removing barriers from beginning of order until payment is cleared. Authority to commit significant resource on behalf of company. Closely monitors variability.
• Applies appropriate mathematical and statistical tools to resolve complex business issues.
• Assesses network constraint issues, makes recommendations to reduce or eliminate constraints to leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Manages all DFS orders from inception through execution.
• Analyzes trends in Key Performance Indicators; allocates department resources to drive continuous improvement. Drives process standardization.
• Closely manages all relevant supply chain cost to maximize working capital. Proactively addresses dead and excess inventory and quarterly returns to suppliers.
• Manages the predicted impact of new product launches, product promotions, discontinuations and new vendor on boards.
• Analyzes Electronic data to and from suppliers making adjustments systematically or in processes to prevent fallout of data.
• Active mentoring, training and development, and performance management of direct reports.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.