Category Manager, Indirect

Description

Position Summary
Responsible for managing all strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories in accordance with the prescribed purchasing processes and procedures. Vet new suppliers and manage current supplier base through evaluating and minimizing supplier risk, leading contract negotiations, and serving as the liaison between the supplier and the business. Manage sourcing projects during supplier assessment, negotiation, and award phases. Assist in the Quality Management System (QMS) audits/site supplier visits to ensure the relationship between both companies will meet bioMérieux’s requirements.

Primary Duties

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMérieux’s Quality System. Adhere to Regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO, Legal, Ethical, and bioMérieux-specific procedures.
• Source a variety of Services (Employee Benefits, Recruitment, Marketing, Training and International Mobility/Relocation) in accordance with the Global Purchasing Policy and prescribed procedures and processes.
• In collaboration with Legal, prepare and lead commercial negotiations and contracting. Ensure Data Privacy and Cyber Security requirements are met.
• Design, lead, and implement cost savings projects based on a structured project/savings roadmap.
• Implement continuous improvement practices.
• Manage Global Suppliers (Including Tier 2) within scope: contracts, CSR, performance, risk management and business review.
• Understand market trends and use reporting tools to monitor and measure supplier performance to ensure the company is receiving fair market value.
• Build and strengthen supplier relationships through frequent and effective communication on business, quality, and cost.
• Resolve disputes through effective communication and recommend solutions to identify the root cause and implement corrective action as necessary.
• Review departmental Standard Operating Procedure and Work Instruction Documents for relevancy and accuracy.
• Manage Supplier Business Reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Data

• Some domestic and/or international travel is required.

Qualifications
Training and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of Purchasing experience
• Master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of Purchasing experience

Related Fields:
Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations.
Will work experience be accepted in lieu of a degree? Yes
If yes, number of years of experience accepted in lieu of degree and type: 3 additional years

Experience

• MBA and 3 years of Purchasing experience
• BA and 6 Years of Purchasing experience
• Development and implementation of category-sourcing strategies
• Cross-cultural communication is beneficial
• Powerpoint and Intermediate Excel skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Negotiation (Contracts, pricing, lead times)
• Excellent Communication
• Strategic Sourcing (Category sourcing strategy)
• Contract writing and negotiation
• Conduct International Business
• Internal customer support (Stakeholders, end-users)
• Supplier Relationship management

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Domestic travel required 10% of time
• International travel required 5% of time

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Indirect supervision (approximate) _2_ total indirectly supervised