Procurement Manager

Azenta Life Sciences•South Plainfield, NJ

9d•$106,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Directs, plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Oversees the creation and maintenance of bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other Enterprise wide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. See also, Purchasing / Procurement - Commodities (SC.PPCO) focus if responsible for purchasing materials based on quantities determined by materials planners. At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our growing and dynamic organization. Reporting to the Divisional CFO for the Multiomics and Synthesis Solutions business known as GENEWIZ, this position will lead procurement for the Global Multiomics organization. This role will lead the global Multiomics Procurement team and focus on developing, leading and executing on purchasing strategies, working across a portfolio of commodities and sites. This role will manage a global procurement team, driving strategy, supplier management, and process improvements across multiple sites and commodity groups. A strong background in procurement within a manufacturing or life sciences environment is required, along with a track record of cost savings, contract negotiation, and team leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, APICS certification (CPIM) preferred
Minimum 5 years of procurement within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years people management experience
A strong background within Purchasing with a proven track record in cost reduction, negotiation and supplier management is required; a proactive approach to problem solving as well as having the ability to convert strategy into action is required.
Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement teams and activities
Expert capability in modern sourcing principles
Ability to analyze cost effectiveness and make sound commercial / business decisions and recommendations
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for a candidate with knowledge of Netsuite based planning system
Strong preference for a candidate with experience in Life Science Services industry

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of Buyers across multiple locations
Develop and execute supplier management strategies aligned with business objectives
Own the purchasing strategy, budgeting process, and process documentation
Optimize supplier base through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation to drive cost savings and mitigate risk
Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement activities with business goals on margin, quality, and time-lines
Lead price and contract negotiations with key suppliers
Manage Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with strategic suppliers
Represent the Supply Chain team in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Existing Product Development projects
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Resolve demand and supply issues using data-driven approaches
Track, analyze, and report departmental performance metrics
Prepare and present operational and strategic reports to senior leadership
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and Lean practices.
Oversee all people management activities: recruitment, onboarding, training & development, and performance management.