Sr. Manager - Strategic Sourcing

The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Sourcing vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and creative Sr. Manager – Strategic Sourcing to optimize our Sourcing team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, the Sr. Manager - Strategic Sourcing is a recognized subject matter expert and is responsible for owning and optimizing complex portfolios across lab supplies, chemicals and life sciences and delivering efficiencies on the $300m ~ $500m cost of goods sold (COGS). In partnership with key stakeholders and wider global sourcing teams, this key sourcing role will utilize strategic sourcing best practices, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of many business-critical products and services. 

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and/or Finance

• Experience: 7+ years experience in Strategic sourcing. To include - competitive bidding, negotiations, vendor and contract management, value analysis, business case development, financial analysis, forging positive stakeholder relationships. Excellent data analytical skills, proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications.

  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, business case development, ERP systems e.g. SAP

Who you are:

• Possess excellent communication skills at multiple levels of a global organization

• Ability to influence and work in a Collaborative Environment.

• Ability to prepare and present presentations and financial analysis to leaders

• Ability to resolve challenging issues and flag potential issues to relevant teams

• Ability to successfully prepare for and lead commercial negotiations

• Pro-active attitude with regards to new opportunities, ‘nothing is impossible’ mentality

• Commercial astuteness aligned to sourcing best practices

How will you create an impact:

• Lead Contract negotiations / Cost reduction & Value creation initiatives with Key suppliers

• Leads Process Improvements / Programs which impact Global Strategic Sourcing teams.

• Design and implement best-practice sourcing strategies, using data analytics and industry intelligence to meet cost savings targets. Incorporate key cost drivers (price, product, process), with targeted improvements in cost and operational efficiency

• Set priorities based on stakeholder input, savings potential, and organizational readiness

• Conduct the annual price collection and negotiation program for North American contracts.

• Forge professional and effective relationships with key stakeholders, supply chain colleagues, process partners, and vendors

• Develop and own strategic contract roadmaps, demonstrating a pro-active approach to negotiation and long-term vision for category development

• Proactively analyze spend data to determine new opportunities, or by enhancing existing contracts

• Identify and lead bid opportunities and prepare timely RFP’s utilizing technology e.g. e-sourcing, where applicable

• Prepare for, lead and support key vendor negotiations

• Act as a liaison to assist key stakeholders to achieve business objectives

• Produce and present monthly reports and status updates to senior leaders.

Disclaimer:

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.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.