Sourcing Manager, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies.
• Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.

Skills:

• Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions. Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
• Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy. May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind.
• Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
• Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
• Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process

Education/Experience:

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification PLUS 3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.