Manager, Strategic Sourcing Direct

Position Located in the Raleigh NC Corporate Office

Step into the future with us at Merz Therapeutics where our family roots meet a bold new vision. Together were embarking on a transformative journey blending time-honored traditions with exciting new products.

As a private family-owned company we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good while growing together as a family.

If youre looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community connection and camaraderie then were looking for YOU! #IAmMerz

Are you ready to galvanize a team around a culture of care putting patients first to spark change

The Manger Strategic Sourcing - Direct will manage and execute sourcing activities for Merz including research vendor site visits negotiations contracting and on-going supplier management to help insure uninterrupted supply of direct goods and related services. The position will be the focal point for all sourcing requirements and processes with particular focus on the following categories: Contract manufacturing skin care products energy-based medical devices components cartons packaging and small parcel services. The position will work integral with Corporate Strategic Sourcing colleagues to leverage global purchasing power. The position will ensure that procurement activities are in adherence with corporate polices and will work with the heads of the local Merz business units/functions to ensure that goods and services are in line with business requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of supplier landscape
  • Develop broad understanding of products and services with knowledge of key supplier contract terms termination and expiries.
• Formulate category and vendor strategies
  • Learn to formulate sourcing strategies for key categories and business critical vendors to support supply chain resiliency minimize business risk and maximize Merz global purchasing power.
• RFx
  • In collaboration with business owner prepare and solicit competitive bids quotations and proposals for evaluation.
• Draft contract language
  • Draft business Terms and commercial terms language for vendor agreements (e.g. Master Service Agreements Supply Agreements and SOWs).
  • Work in close collaboration with Merz Legal and business owners to minimize business risks through favorable commercial terms.
• Risk mitigation
  • Identify alternative supply solutions. Collaborate with R&D Engineering and business owners to identify second source suppliers or technology to mitigate long-term supply risks.
• Supplier visits
  • Conduct suppler site visits to assess supplier business continuity and to maintain supplier contacts.
• Business cost reduction
  • Suggest assist and support business owners in identifying and implementing projects to achieve business owners annual cost and COGS reduction targets.
• Industry trends
  • Stay current with industry trends and processes on capacity rates commodity pricing acquisitions and consolidations and other trends that impact Merz.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Related Qualifications & Skills

• Education
  • College Bachelors degree in technical discipline / engineering required.
  • Masters Business Administration preferred.
• Professional Experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience in general manufacturing (e.g. injection molding metal fabrication assembly chemicals). Experience in medical device manufacturing could be a plus but not necessary.
  • Experience specifying buying and installing process equipment preferred.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities (required)
  • Critical thinking and reasoning skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in English
  • Ability to handle a wide number and range of projects
  • Excellent MS Office skills with particular strength in Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of methods (preferred)
  • RFx methodology
  • Negotiation strategies and tactics
• Personal Skills (required)
  • Handles confidential and business sensitive information professionally
  • Demonstrates proper phone and email etiquette
  • Demonstrates proper and professional supplier interaction
• Travel (required)
  • - Travel will vary. Estimate 12 trips/year.
  • Local travel (car)
  • National travel (air/rental car)
  • International travel (air)

Required Experience:

Manager