Senior Procurement Manager

Job DescriptionThis Senior Manager, Procurement is responsible to direct procurement activity for company-wide requirements, soft goods, disposables and non-production related services, goods and materials. Includes pricing, quality, specifications, value improvements, quotations, supplier selection, purchase order placement and execution of corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Continuous review and management of SAP to ensure that is up to date and accurate requirements are being generated.• Interface with Planning, Quality Control, Accounts Payable and Warehousing functions on a regular basis to ensure that the purchasing function is consistently meeting the needs of the business.• Develop and maintain procurement analysis for key materials detailing past and current purchasing activity, price and supply trends, market trends, and future purchasing strategy.• Develop and manage the annual standard cost process, providing all standard cost data to the finance function as required for the budgeting process.• Establish and implement policies, procedures and communications which will ensure that the purchasing function is carried out legally, efficiently, and professionally throughout the organization. Fulfil government regulations as required.• Establish and maintain equitable relationships with suppliers. Develop long-term relationships with key manufacturers to support the competitive positioning of us. Meet regularly with key suusppliers to ensure continuity of negotiation for continuous quality of price and service.• Generate purchase orders in SAP and schedule deliveries to support production/purchase schedules.• Identify and/or develop raw material sources on a timely basis.• Lead Materials Management cost reduction activities and communicate cost savings philosophy to staff. Report results and purchase price variances as required.• Ensure Purchasing Policies and SOPs are followed and maintained. Assist in maintaining capital expenditures and other accounting procedures related to Purchasing as necessary.• Monitor inventory levels and set standards of materials purchased by us. Assist in development of planned inventory levels, report progress against plans, and provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan, including disposition of excess inventories.• Organize/direct procurement and contracting activity for all raw materials, soft goods and disposables at all our locations to ensure price, quality, and service goals are met.• Partner with Quality Compliance to maintain the approved vendor program.• Survey Purchasing’s internal customers to ensure services provided meet the organization’s present and future requirements.• Track and report vendor performance against contracts and purchase orders and provide vendor feedback.• Work with vendors (as required) to resolve material shortages by finding approved substitutions or by escalating request for expedite.• May assist in developing specifications with users and suppliers.• Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.Education Requirements:Bachelor degree in business, finance, materials management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Certification in Purchasing Management (CPM) and Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.Experience Requirements:A minimum of five years of progressive experience in a purchasing and sourcing role(s), with experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:• 401K plan with employer match and immediate vesting• Medical, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance• Pet Insurance• Company paid STD and LTD• Company Paid Holidays• 3 Weeks’ Paid Time Off (within the first year)• Tuition Assistance (after the first year)• Easily accessible to Tri-Rail• Free shuttle to the Boca Tri-Rail station