Manager, Procurement PC 1438

Miltenyi Biotec•Gaithersburg, MD

5d•$119,973 - $141,085

About The Position

Your Role: Responsible for managing the purchasing and buyer/planner functions covering both direct and indirect spend operations in North America. The purchasing department supports multiple sites and business units in North America as part of global Miltenyi Biotec. Essential Duites and Responsibilities: Supervise and develop team, that is also supporting multi-site GMP manufacturing. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors in order to minimize risks and optimize spending. Support purchasing activities across multiple sites in North America identifying opportunities for additional services or efficiency gains by harmonizing services. Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments on fulfilment strategies balancing costs, risks, and internal needs. Act as subject matter expert in corporate initiatives relating to purchasing. Identify and develop relevant KPI’s for the department while providing regular reporting and continuous improvement on said KPI’s. Develop relevant procedures and guidelines in line with corporate guidance so that there is full transparency and control of purchasing activities. Be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization. Be able to effectively support pharmaceutical manufacturing. Assure relevant quality GMP and finance requirements are met. Domestic Travel Requirements – 10% International Travel Requirements – less than 5%

Requirements

BA/BS degree in business or pharma related field with 3 years in leadership role
5 years of experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
Hands-on experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) for purchasing.
Able to communicate clearly with team members, suppliers, and crossâfunctional partners across different locations.
Proven ability to lead a team through changes in process, systems, or priorities.
Strong timeâmanagement skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop team, that is also supporting multi-site GMP manufacturing.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors in order to minimize risks and optimize spending.
Support purchasing activities across multiple sites in North America identifying opportunities for additional services or efficiency gains by harmonizing services.
Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments on fulfilment strategies balancing costs, risks, and internal needs.
Act as subject matter expert in corporate initiatives relating to purchasing.
Identify and develop relevant KPI’s for the department while providing regular reporting and continuous improvement on said KPI’s.
Develop relevant procedures and guidelines in line with corporate guidance so that there is full transparency and control of purchasing activities.
Be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
Be able to effectively support pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Assure relevant quality GMP and finance requirements are met.