Raw Material Category Manager

bioMérieux•Hazelwood, MO

5d•$128,000 - $163,800•Onsite

About The Position

Define, lead and implement procurement strategies for her/his assigned Raw Material categories, included chemicals and biological products. Manage assigned Raw Material portfolio by ensuring that any activity is conducted in accordance with the Category Strategy and Global Procurement Roadmap. Bring Procurement support and added values to operations, at site/region level and facilitate the Raw Material Procurement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Finance or Economics and 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or similar field.
OR HS diploma/GED and 11+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or similar field.
Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
Business acumen to understand how a business operates and how to make it successful.
Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
Drive for Results while successfully removing barriers
Critical thinking, using logic and reason to analyze information and make decisions in the workplace.
Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in biotech industry is preferred
Sciences (Biological or Chemical) background is a plus
Functional know-how: Preparing and leading negotiations, contract management and legal awareness, total cost management, managing multicultural interfaces, planning and organizing, global business acumen.

Responsibilities

Drives the definition and implementation of Procurement strategies for their assigned commodities.
Accountable for the strategic deployment across the Company and functionally manage the Procurement network relevant for their assigned categories.
Responsible of the management of the portfolio on the following criteria: quality/compliance, cost, service, OTIF, CSR and risk management.
Manage supplier performance and manage Business Reviews.
Be a force of proposals on saving, innovation and CSR initiatives on the Procurement portfolio.
Prepare and lead commercial negotiations and contracting.
Acts as the Procurement referent and coordinator for the Function Management Committee.
Ensure that all the requirements of the functions are considered and addressed.
Guarantee and support the Performance transformation of the global Procurement department within his/her perimeter.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Various voluntary benefit offerings
Discount programs
Parental leaves