Procurement Manager
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$ 106000 - 132000
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Job Description
At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity
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Procurement ManagerJob Description
Position Title: Procurement Manager
Location: South Plainfield New Jersey
Shift: M-F 9am-5pm
Intro
At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington MA and offices and operations worldwide. We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industrys top pharmaceutical biotech academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis sample management and storage services informatics software and consumables with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.
How Youll Add Value
Azenta Life Sciences is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our growing and dynamic organization. Reporting to the Divisional CFO for the Multiomics and Synthesis Solutions business known as GENEWIZ this position will lead procurement for the Global Multiomics organization.
This role will lead the global Multiomics Procurement team and focus on developing leading and executing on purchasing strategies working across a portfolio of commodities and sites. This role will manage a global procurement team driving strategy supplier management and process improvements across multiple sites and commodity groups. A strong background in procurement within a manufacturing or life sciences environment is required along with a track record of cost savings contract negotiation and team leadership.
What Youll Do
Lead mentor and develop a global team of Buyers across multiple locations
Develop and execute supplier management strategies aligned with business objectives
Own the purchasing strategy budgeting process and process documentation
Optimize supplier base through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation to drive cost savings and mitigate risk
Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement activities with business goals on margin quality and time-lines
Lead price and contract negotiations with key suppliers
Manage Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with strategic suppliers
Represent the Supply Chain team in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Existing Product Development projects
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Resolve demand and supply issues using data-driven approaches
Track analyze and report departmental performance metrics
Prepare and present operational and strategic reports to senior leadership
Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events and Lean practices.
Oversee all people management activities: recruitment onboarding training & development and performance management.
What you will bring
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience APICS certification (CPIM) preferred
Minimum 5 years of procurement within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years people management experience
A strong background within Purchasing with a proven track record in cost reduction negotiation and supplier management is required; a proactive approach to problem solving as well as having the ability to convert strategy into action is required.
Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement teams and activities
Expert capability in modern sourcing principles
Ability to analyze cost effectiveness and make sound commercial / business decisions and recommendations
Strong preference for a candidate with knowledge of Netsuite based planning system
Strong preference for a candidate with experience in Life Science Services industry
Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions/ Schedule
Hybrid 4 days in office in South Plainfield NJ 1 day remote.
Occasional travel may be required (not expected to be more than 10%) including to APAC region
EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet
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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
United States Base Compensation: $106000.00 - $132000.00The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience education (including licensure and certifications) qualifications performance and geographic location among other relevant business or organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
