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Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland · On-site
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Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland · Hybrid
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Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland · Hybrid
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Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material commodities in the Americas to reduce costs and mitigate supply risks. Manage a spend of $50-75M annually while maintaining key vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of related experience, with five years specifically in procurement within the chemical or pharmaceutical industries. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel is highly preferred.
The Sourcing Manager, Direct Materials is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, executing on sourcing initiatives, and managing sourcing activities in the Americas in his/her specific category.
This role will have commercial responsibility for a subset of material commodities, which could include: acids (acetic acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid), solvents (dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, methanol, dichloromethane, hexane/heptane), surfactants (Dithiothreitol, Saponin) to name a few.
Remote role - CST / EST time zone preferred
How you will thrive and create an impact
Accountable for roughly $50-75M spend per year
Works with Director, Direct Sourcing to develop and present sourcing strategies to reduce category cost and mitigate supply risk
Leverages market intelligence and analyses to identify opportunities and risks, including but not limited to spend analysis, commodity pricing forecasts, contract coverage analysis, etc.
Collaborates with product management, commercial and operations teams that direct sourcing supports to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies, and that relevant market intelligence is shared.
Develops and maintains a rolling 36-month sourcing strategy and project roadmap, identifying savings estimates, estimated timing of savings, and execution plans Drives execution of category sourcing strategies (e.g., RFI/RFQ, supplier qualification, auction rounds, negotiation), coordinating with Technical Managers, Quality, Product Managers, and others as required.
Maintains relationships with key vendors, and helps address vendor related issues (e.g., pricing issues, performance issues, etc.)
Monitors category spend to ensure sourcing savings are captured and do not erode over time
Conducts regular project execution reviews with the Director and VP, Direct Strategic Sourcing, and the respective business/functional leaders
Responds to raw material category sourcing requests in a timely and efficient manner
Negotiates contracts in line with corporate DOA guidelines
Supports the budget process by providing expectations for material price outlooks
Education:
BS/BA Degree required; Degree in engineering, including chemical, or a related field preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred (yellow, green, or black belt)
Experience:
Minimum of seven (7) years of total related experience required
Minimum of five (5) years of related procurement, operational, or commercial experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with matrixed global project responsibility preferred
SAP experience highly preferred
Microsoft Excel advanced skills highly preferred
Skills/Competencies:
Ability to lead internal cross functional meetings, external supplier business reviews
Strategic mindset and ability to execute hands-on
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Can-do mindset, creative, solution-focused, and action-oriented
Ability and track record of managing complex sourcing/procurement projects
Proactive spend control, spend analysis and strategy execution skills
Fact and analysis-based decision-maker
Proven contracting and contract management skills
Strong interpersonal relationship management skills
Highly organized, well structured, self-managed, clear priority management skill set
Ability to successfully work in an ambiguous environment
Demonstrated strong negotiation skills
Successfully handle fast pace working environment with ability to multi-task
Working Conditions:
NA remote / WFH Position / “Eastern Time Zone Centric”
Travel up to 10-20%
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $125,350.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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