Purchasing Category Manager - Sustainability& Indirect; Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Remote, USA
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Purchasing Category Manager - Sustainability & Indirect; Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Remote, USA If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistentlyrecognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.The Purchasing Category Manager will lead the purchasing department in sustainability efforts. This role is responsible for meeting the sustainability requirements and goals of Life Sciences as related to suppliers.Will collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify need corresponding to categories in scope.Will leverage existing framework agreements and programs negotiated by other central purchasing Teams (various local Regional Support + Corporate purchasing department in Paris) and drive Life Sciences compliance to the company programs.Will develop a category management approach for major expenses in the scope and carry out RFP and negotiations according to the purchasing process when appropriate.Key Functions:SustainabilityDrive the sustainability efforts of Life Sciences for Scope 3 (pertaining to suppliers)Sustainable Packing Champion for Life SciencesDevelop and manage the roadmap to meet the sustainability goals of LSPurchasing category managementDevelop category strategy for contract manufacturing and local CAPEX needsCreate project master database to gain visibility on budgeted expenses for various categories, including but not exclusively the following:IT services: softwares, digital tools/SaaS/data management/ConsultingMarketing services: marketing studies, translation services, fulfillment, samples boards/wire racks and displays, promotional Items, prints, events, tradeshows, creative agencies, PR agencies, etc...Professional services: cleaning services, janitorial services, etc...HR services: recruiting agencies (temporary work/talent acquisition), training, etc.Consulting mission: all topics including strategy, production optimization, quality/regulatory management, project management, etc.Identify gaps between BU needs and spend covered by agreementsIdentify cost mitigation opportunities - maintain and publish the cost savings and avoidances targets and progressIf relevant, launch bids to obtain competitive quotes to secure best cost, quality and lead-timeNegotiate with suppliersCreate supply/service agreementsReport savings/avoidance achievedRegional Support coordinationIdentify opportunities to leverage regional buying powerFocus on packagingDevelop internal network to communicate on existing framework agreements (negotiated by Regional Support in Malvern) and improve BU complianceIs this job for you?Bachelor's Degree within Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management; Required.Master's Degree within Business, Supply Chain or Operations; Preferred.3+ years of experience - with Purchasing Management Experience; Required; within Manufacturing, Strongly Preferred.3+ years of experience - with Supply Agreement/Contract Negotiations; Required; within Manufacturing, Strongly Preferred.Key Skills:Negotiation & project management.Communication.Network Management.Motivated, Self-Starter.Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications.Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.#J-18808-Ljbffr