Senior Expert, Sourcing
dsm-firmenich
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Exton • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Manages the supplier base to ensure security of supply, compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement on service, costs, OWC and sustainability.
- Proactively identifies, evaluates and mitigates procurement risks related to quality, supply security and business impact.
- Leads sourcing initiatives for 'Running Business' and 'Innovation' projects to support business growth and create value through procurement.
- Enables timely purchase and availability of direct raw materials, packaging, components, services, and contracted manufacturing by securing appropriate suppliers, contracts, and pricing, in collaboration with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA).
- Negotiates, approves, and documents commercial terms for non-contracted spend with input and support from the Purchasing team.
- Applies a risk-based supplier segmentation process to effectively manage the supplier base and implement suitable supplier risk controls.
- Oversees supplier performance by segment, to monitor, evaluate, and improve performance.
- Acts as a first level of escalation for Purchasing and SQA in case of non-conformance and/or poor performance of a supplier.
- Leads the execution of supplier agreements, including negotiation, updates, and renewals.
- Supports identification of preferred suppliers and consolidation, where needed, of suppliers within defined categories.
- Engages cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and prioritize procurement risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Commerce/Procurement, Business Administration, and/or Supply Chain Management
- 5+ years’ experience in Sourcing and Purchasing roles in various business-to-business environments
- Experience in the Medical Device or any other highly regulated industry highly preferred
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management and consolidation
- SAP knowledge and skills
- Experience with basic project workstream management/project management skills
- Recognized qualification in Procurement along with people, project and change management experience.
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay
- Retirement savings plan
- Health care coverage
- Paid time off
- Recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcingpurchasingsupplier managementcontractingrisk managementproject managementsupplier performance evaluationnegotiationsupplier segmentationcontinuous improvement
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsdecision-makingorganizational skillschange management
Certifications
qualification in Procurement