Senior Procurement Associate

West Pharmaceutical Services•Scottsdale, AZ

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Associate serves as a strategic partner to the Site's Operations Management Team, focusing on key risk mitigation and procurement initiatives to create total cost value. This role involves leading site-specific supplier negotiations, supplier development, and project management facilitation for supplier-related projects. The position requires liaising between the site and global strategic sourcing, promoting supplier improvements and cost efficiencies, and supporting site goals linked to global strategic sourcing objectives. This position will be reporting to the Senior Site Procurement Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or related equivalent work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
5 years related business experience required or master's degree with 4+ years of experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, MS Project, and systems like SAP, Spend Analyzer, and Agile.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex business situations and resolve intricate supply chain issues.
Excellent organizational skills enabling effective task prioritization and delegation with minimal supervision.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence, motivate, and mentor colleagues.
Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and contract management.
Familiarity with and adherence to company procurement, safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
Self-driven with the capability to motivate and mentor others, ensuring effective collaboration and task execution.
Strong attention to detail paired with excellent time management and versatility in handling multiple tasks.
Comprehensive understanding of business operations and the ability to ensure effective decision-making in a procurement context.

Nice To Haves

MBA and Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
Certification from the Institute of Supply Management or related preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end procurement processes across assigned sites, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and implementation for locally managed projects and services.
Develop and execute site-specific sourcing strategies and plans to ensure alignment with procurement goals.
Serve as the primary procurement liaison between site stakeholders and Global Strategic Sourcing teams, ensuring effective communication of global sourcing initiatives.
Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost efficiency.
Implement and manage a supplier scorecarding process to ensure supplier performance, compliance, and service-level delivery.
Mitigate supplier and procurement risks affecting site operations through proactive risk management.
Provide in-depth spend analysis and initiate requests for competitive bids to enhance procurement decision-making.
Key Performance indicators will include and not be limited to metrics such as savings, payment terms, spend management, compliance, supplier relationship, risk mitigation and aligning to the procurement goals set forth annually.
Collaborate cross functionally with Quality, Finance, HSE, or others to ensure procurement activities align with site-level objectives.
Act as an escalation point and provide support or resolution in addressing site-specific direct material issues, collaborating with relevant teams to execute the strategies and drive overall site improvements.
Adhering and understanding the West policies to support operational excellence.
Other duties as assigned.