Manager - Strategic Sourcing Life Sciences

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Job SummaryThe Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Americasu2019 is responsible for owning and optimizing complex portfolios across lab supplies, Chemicals, Life sciences, Cleanroom, Safety & MRO and delivering efficiencies on the $300m ~ $500m cost of goods sold (COGS). In partnership with key stakeholders and wider global sourcing teams, this key sourcing role will utilize strategic sourcing best practices, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of many business-critical products and services.Key responsibilities:Lead Cost reduction & Value creation initiatives with Key suppliers.Design and implement best-practice sourcing strategies, using data analytics and industry intelligence to meet cost savings targets. Incorporate key cost drivers (price, product, process), with targeted improvements in cost and operational efficiency;Set priorities based on stakeholder input, savings potential, and organizational readiness;Conduct the annual price collection and negotiation program for North American contracts.Forge professional and effective relationships with key stakeholders, supply chain colleagues, process partners, and vendors;Develop and own strategic contract roadmaps, demonstrating a pro-active approach to negotiation and long-term vision for category development;Proactively analyze spend data to determine new opportunities, or by enhancing existing contracts;Identify and lead bid opportunities and prepare timely RFPu2019s utilizing technology e.g. e-sourcing, where applicable;Prepare for, lead and support key vendor negotiations;Act as a liaison to assist key stakeholders to achieve business objectives;Produce and present monthly reports and status updates to senior leaders.u200bKey attributes:Possess excellent communication skills at multiple levels of a global organization;Ability to influence and work in a Collaborative Environment.Ability to prepare and present presentations and financial analysis to leaders;Ability to resolve challenging issues and flag potential issues to relevant teams;Ability to successfully prepare for and lead commercial negotiations;Pro-active attitude with regards to new opportunities, u2018nothing is impossibleu2019 mentalityCommercial astuteness aligned to sourcing best practicesTechnical requirements5 u2013 7 years experience in Strategic sourcing. To include - competitive bidding, negotiations, vendor and contract management, value analysis, business case development, financial analysis, forging positive stakeholder relationships. Excellent data analytical skills, proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications.Educational requirementsBacheloru2019s degreePreferred education and technical requirementsBacheloru2019s degree in Supply Chain and/or FinanceAdvanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, business case development, ERP systems e.g. SAPDISCLAIMER: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.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. 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 ****u00a0and 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.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.EEO is the LawOFCCP EEO SupplementPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION3rd party non-solicitation policyBy 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

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