Job Summary

The Manager of Strategic Sourcing leads Product Portfolio Development and supports Marketing in Product / Supplier selection. The manager drives company objectives and leads the maximizing of profitability through Cost of Goods Reduction projects. Manages the Supplier relation (Contracts, T&Cs, cost price negotiations, year-end costing, and monitoring results) of complex accounts of high dollar volume.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)

• Manage complex supplier portfolio of $50M-$250M of COGS.
• Negotiate supply contracts with selected suppliers to obtain best commercial and business conditions.
• Support company objectives and assist in maximizing gross margin through joint cooperation with production and marketing to negotiate and implement supply contracts with optimal conditions.
• Source lab supplies, lab equipment and instrumentation, chemicals, and life science products distribution and support our Avantor branded production facilities.
• Prepare bid packages and tender, analyze results, shortlist suppliers, conduct post tender negotiations and finalize contract.
• Work with Avantor Global Sourcing to consolidate and leverage global purchase requirements.
• Liaise with legal counsel to ensure contracts comply to legal standards and requirements.
• Conduct the annual price collection and negotiation program for contracts.
• Monitor performance.
• Analyze Spend Data and identify potential cost saving programs, develop these programs and drive them through execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• Degree in business, supply chain, or other applicable field; advanced degree preferable
• 8+ years of applicable business experience
• 3+ years leadership experience
• Working experience in lab supplies industry, chemical research, chemical technology or pharmaceutical production, or in any kind of scientific field
• Industry purchasing experience in consumables, lab equipment, or chemicals such as raw materials and industrial packaging.
• Experience in tender business of commodities or raw materials/chemicals.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Strong Negotiation skills – Ability to negotiate assertively and effectively at all levels
• Understanding of the key aspects of Avantor business, economic factors & environment and the laboratory and production market in all market segments
• Strong project leader capabilities – ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong presentation skills and able to sell Avantor capabilities and expertise to suppliers
• Ability to organize, conduct projects and to analyze and solve issues at human, cultural and professional levels
• Basic knowledge about laboratory and/or chemical regulations.
• Fluent in English, any other European language is an advantage
• Pro-active and able to work individually, as well as, be a good team player
• Market intelligence of manufacturers of lab supplies, lab equipment or instruments or chemicals/reagents and chemical dealers
• An appreciation and knowledge of contract law and international trading