Indirect Procurement Manager

In this role as an Indirect Procurement Manager for our Bio-Rad Hercules, CA location you will:

• Leads a group of commodity specialists spanning across Americas region with multiple sites within the region.
• Oversees the team that serves as the primary purchasing reps at each manufacturing site and will handle escalation of issues with suppliers.
• Lead a team of Commodity Specialists.
• Manage workload and provide coaching to the team for both strategic and transactional tasks.
• Manages stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
• Implements value improvement opportunities.
• Participates in meetings and discussions with procurement leadership regarding team activities, policy and procedure improvements.
• Implements Global strategies at Regional level to increase supplier performance, capability development, capacity management and cost/quality improvements for supply chain vendors.
• Manages escalated supplier reviews and delivers supplier performance and metrics to upper level management.
• Develops supply chain risk mitigation plans.
• Monitors performance of individual team members, provides feedback.
• Responsible for ensuring the function is appropriately staffed to deliver business expectations.
• Implement Continuous Improvement activities as defined to improve efficiency in the procurement process.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Experienced professional with wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues.
• Manages a Procurement team supporting regional commodity needs at the manufacturing sites.
• Manages procurement functions including Sourcing, supplier selection and qualification, supplier management -Manages procurement team to ensure effective delivery of objectives.
• Participates in Supplier AVL development, supplier compliance tracking, supplier business continuity and contract spend management.
• Proactively partner with Business stakeholders to identify cost saving opportunities and supplier consolidation.
• Develop commodity and subcommodity strategic plan, analyze supply base and recommend forward procurement supplier list.
• Coordinate global sourcing efforts when needed and consolidate global savings reports.

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance or related field. MBA or Masters preferred
• Work Experience: 10+ years' experience in purchasing/commodity goods management.
• 10 + years of purchasing or procurement experience
• 5+ years of leading or managing a sourcing team required.
• 2+ years experience creating procurement Strategy.
• Experience with/knowledge of direct materials used in production within the Americas Region.
• Negotiation skills required and certification a plus.
• Cross-functional team leadership and high performing work team skills.
• Solid knowledge of financial principles related to budgeting, make vs buy analysis and Gross margin impact.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle.

Benefits: We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more!


Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $157,400 to $216,400 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.


EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

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