Werfen Looking for Senior Global Procurement Manager at Bedford, Texas Full Time

Overview

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing.  Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA.  Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing and executing global supplier sourcing and management strategies for a spend in excess of $1 QOM. The scope of this responsibility is all globally sourced materials used in the manufacture of Instrumentation Laboratory products at Bedford as well as those purchased field service or consumable items distributed under the management of this materials group. Includes the sourcing and supply chain planning for Cuvettes and Rotors consumables at key suppliers in Italy and Spain. Position has direct reports at IL Bedford and in Italy.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities: 

• Responsible for the development for global supply strategies for all commodities: fabricated and formed metals, molded plastics, tooling/fixtures, printed circuit boards, computer peripherals, etc. 
• Work strategically, on IL’s behalf, with executives at IL’s suppliers regarding business strategy, short/long-term planning, and all other related issues. 
• Responsible for purchases and/or contracts for materials and services in accordance with company established practices and policies to ensure ethical relationships with suppliers.
• Leads process of supplier selection including rationalizing the supplier base and developing suppliers in support of new Instrumentation Laboratory products. 
• Leads in negotiations with suppliers and develops contracts and supply agreements as appropriate to meet the quality, reliability, and cost interest of Instrumentation Laboratory.
• A thorough understanding of purchasing law, and the requirements of the QSR and relevant ISO standards that govern purchasing activities.
• Participates in all internal auditing of the purchasing processes. 
• Reports on Supplier related metrics at Management Review. 
• Manages the group Purchasing Support Team (located at IL Bedford and Italy) and directs their activity to proactively improving the process capabilities of the suppliers.
• Responsible for developing and implementing all processes of supplier performance measurement, purchasing regulatory compliance, auditing, and corrective and preventative actions. 
• Good understanding of purchased commodities including manufacturing processes, applications, global supply status, price trends, cost drivers and product migration paths. 
• Leads identification of potential disruption in the supply chain due to changes in supplier’s business including their strategic direction, operating results, technical capabilities and overall performance and develops effective plans for mitigation.
• Ensures risk is identified and reported on at the monthly IL Bedford Sales and Operations Planning meeting.
• Leads Supplier consolidation activities during business acquisitions.
• Periodically reports to operations management on the status of the major commodity groups.
• Participates in strategic planning for the operations group.
• Works closely with manufacturing teams to identify requirements and with the responsible buyers to ensure the supply of materials needed to support daily production schedules 

Budget Managed (if applicable) $100 million

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• R & D, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, Materials, Human Resources, Legal, Sales, Marketing including all levels of Management and Executive Management within those functions.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, problem solving approach
• Team building
• Effective interpersonal skills
• High level of autonomy

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience required for the position: 

• BS degree in business or engineering; ISM (NAPM) and or APICS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of Procurement, Supply Chain in and or in combination with Operations leadership experience in a highly regulated industry. 
• Demonstrated record of year-over-year cost reduction. 
• Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining procedures for a highly regulated industry. 
• Demonstrated capacity building teams and developing Purchasing team talent. 
• Demonstrated computer literacy, working knowledge of ERP systems. 
• Working knowledge of supply chain management strategies and concepts. 
• Certifications in continuous improvement methodologies a plus (6S, lean, etc)

International Mobility: Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% of time, includes international travel

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or RESUME. 

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise  our Werfen team.

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