Procurement Specialist III

Millipore Corporation

Location: Jaffrey, New Hampshire 03452
Posted on: 10/13/2009 9:24:09 AM
Postion type: Full time
Job Code: 7691
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DESCRIPTION
Global Strategic Sourcing

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist - Site Support – Direct Materials

Reports To: Manager, US Site Support Sourcing

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager of US Site Support Sourcing within Millipore’s Global Sourcing organization, this position is responsible for 1) Implementation of Global strategic sourcing initiatives developed by Global Commodity Managers for the Jaffrey, New Hampshire facility; and 2) supporting local sourcing needs. In this highly visible role, you will be expected to develop strong relationships with the Global Commodity Managers and key stakeholders within the corporate, divisional, and local levels and to execute sourcing strategies to drive value and significantly impact bottom-line profitability at Millipore. You must be able to demonstrate through concrete examples that you have strong experience sourcing and managing one or more of the following categories at a global level:
Molded Plastics
Filtration Membranes and Support Materials
Packaging
Rubber Products
Chemicals

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Site Support
Participates on highly strategic cross-functional Sourcing Teams for a variety of commodities
Focal point for collecting site specific information and data to support the Sourcing Teams
Works proactively with the Global Commodity Managers to execute the sourcing strategies and supply agreements for each commodity at the site level
Develops relationships with key stakeholders at the site to understand local needs and to educate the organization on the strategic sourcing process
Continually provides information and knowledge to the Global Commodity Manager(s) on supplier performance and supply related issues
Local Sourcing
Prepares Business Cases, including ROI models, and effectively presents new programs to Site Management
Continually identifies and implements new opportunities for Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance and proactively tracks progress toward these objectives
Establishes best practice inventory management programs i.e. VMI, consignment, kanban
Utilizes the Strategic Sourcing process at the site, including the RFI/RFP process for local sourcing needs
Manages the supplier selection process and ensures supplier selections are based on sound selection criteria
Leads in the development and execution of negotiation strategies with suppliers, including specific targets for pricing, service, quality, and inventory
Works with Legal to establish and execute optimal contract terms and conditions with suppliers
Develops implementation and transition plans to ensure sourcing benefits are fully realized
Conducts supplier rationalizations and segmentation initiatives, proactively reviewing supplier performance, and establishing sourcing strategies
Develops commodity strategies with defined plans for cost savings, risk assessment and mitigation, and service level agreements
Provides rigorous analysis of spend data and market trends and dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend categories
Identifies and pursues Continuous Improvement opportunities to increase efficiencies and processes and supports change management initiatives across a multi-location manufacturing environment

Minimum Educational Level:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, finance or related discipline
MBA preferred
CPM certification a plus

Required Skills and Experience:
Minimum 5 years professional experience in a Strategic Sourcing role
Experience in a multi-site organization with skills and exposure in advanced sourcing strategies
Experience performing in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment
Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
Ability to speak and present effectively to peers and Senior Management
Strong relationship building skills with key Stakeholders
Ability to leverage networks and relationships
Capable of influencing and motivating others with new ideas and concepts
Proficient at thinking and acting strategically, championing change, and generating innovative solutions
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to manage and resolve highly complex business issues
Knowledge of financial accounting, strategic sourcing, and supplier management concepts
Strong negotiations and communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on a daily basis
Project management skills a must
Proven track record of building and leading teams
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Technology-savvy to leverage eProcurement and eSourcing tools, such as: Oracle, SAP, and/or Ariba
Proficient with Business Analytics/Reporting Tools, such as: Business Objects

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 5 years professional experience in a Strategic Sourcing role
Experience in a multi-site organization with skills and exposure in advanced sourcing strategies
Experience performing in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment
Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
Ability to speak and present effectively to peers and Senior Management
Strong relationship building skills with key Stakeholders
Ability to leverage networks and relationships
Capable of influencing and motivating others with new ideas and concepts
Proficient at thinking and acting strategically, championing change, and generating innovative solutions
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to manage and resolve highly complex business issues
Knowledge of financial accounting, strategic sourcing, and supplier management concepts
Strong negotiations and communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on a daily basis
Project management skills a must
Proven track record of building and leading teams
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Technology-savvy to leverage eProcurement and eSourcing tools, such as: Oracle, SAP, and/or Ariba
Proficient with Business Analytics/Reporting Tools, such as: Business Objects Label