Indirect Commodity Specialist

Bio-Rad Laboratories•Hercules, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Commodity Specialist, this position will support Sourcing activities related to Professional Services across the North American region and is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for a wide range of services, including Financial, audit, Human resource, legal, consulting and IT. Day-to-day duties include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, monitoring vendor performance, invoice resolution, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and budgetary requirements. The role also involves collaborating with business function managers and other stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, support projects, resolve supplier issues, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality services to keep operations running smoothly. The accurate reporting of savings results using the SPOR (Savings Plan of Record) tool is critical. You may partner or drive various risk mitigations plans by qualifying alternative suppliers, and lead presentations to Senior Directors and VPs internally and externally supporting the implementation of sourcing programs in alignment with Global and Regional Commodity Strategies, focused on best pricing and optimal use of the supply base. Candidates will take regional ownership of the indirect procurement category of spend. They will work directly with internal stakeholders and the global category managers to develop and implement a category strategy using a multitude of tools such as vendor consolidation, Global/Regional RFP’s, pricing analyses and direct negotiation efforts. Experienced professional with wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues. Manages supplier relations and escalation issues with site/region specific suppliers. Participates in Supplier AVL (approved vendor list) development, supplier compliance tracking, supplier business continuity and contract spend management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
5+ year’s experience in purchasing, supply chain or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing, and contract negotiations.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint).
Good oral and written communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills with good organizational skill.

Nice To Haves

SAP experienced is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a wide range of services, including Financial, audit, Human resource, legal, consulting and IT.
Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor vendor performance, and resolve invoices.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and budgetary requirements.
Collaborate with business function managers and stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, support projects, and resolve supplier issues.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality services.
Accurately report savings results using the SPOR (Savings Plan of Record) tool.
Partner or drive various risk mitigations plans by qualifying alternative suppliers.
Lead presentations to Senior Directors and VPs internally and externally.
Support the implementation of sourcing programs in alignment with Global and Regional Commodity Strategies.
Take regional ownership of the indirect procurement category of spend.
Develop and implement a category strategy using vendor consolidation, Global/Regional RFPs, pricing analyses, and direct negotiation efforts.
Manage supplier relations and escalation issues with site/region specific suppliers.
Participate in Supplier AVL (approved vendor list) development, supplier compliance tracking, supplier business continuity, and contract spend management.