Purchasing Manager Jobs

Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Wallingford, CT - Wallingford, CT
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 10%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Operations
Description
By joining the Bio-Techne team you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.
Salary Range: $95-125k
Position Summary
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of Simple Plex supply purchasing and policies to e nsure availability of materials to meet internal and external demands. The Purchasing Manager will lead strategic initiatives to improve supplier service levels and strengthen the supply base and support long term business growth. This position must have great flexibility with the ability to support/lead multiple efforts including critical path timeline related to projects as assigned. Responsible to develop and drive departmental metrics to support business strategies.
Key Responsibilities

• Executes NCMR’s for all non-conforming material driven by ECO’s, Expiry Reports, and MRB, to include physical movement and related transactions.
• Provide effective leadership of direct reports to optimize value by communicating a clear vision, creating objectives that are aligned with company strategic initiatives and business.
• Maintain a safe and functional working area ensuring proper safety procedures are adhered to by all personnel working in the warehouse area.
• Ensures backup for all positions within the group to maintain full coverage within business hours.
• Develop sourcing strategies for new and existing products. Prepare requests for quotation, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate supply agreements as appropriate.
• Manage the supplier development for new products to ensure appropriate and timely release of product launches.
• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs, as well as follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the safety program and in accordance with the job function.
• Participates in the development and implementation as well as the monitoring of all department policies, procedures, technical guidelines, and quality assurance standards. Ensures quality performance, customer satisfaction and adherence to the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Proactively manage the supply base to reduce risks and ensure continued supply of components to meet requirements.
• Manage, coach, counsel, appraise, communicate job expectations for all direct reports, recommend compensation, keep motivated and on-task.
• Other duties as required by Management.
• Develop and lead a robust supplier management program to monitor supplier performance in the areas of quality, service, and total cost.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and initiatives to improve performance in overall total supply costs, service level and quality.
• Participate in improvements to inventory, including but not limited to slow moving inventory resolution, inventory storage, transactional activity, etc.
• Review accounting provided metrics to measure performance in key procurement areas and resolve issues or concerns. Establish and monitor departmental budget.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams within and outside of supply chain departments which have included: warehouse, planning, production, sales, R&D, Engineering, and Finance.
• Excellent communications skills (public speaking, individual negotiations, correspondence)
• Experience in LEAN and other Continuous Improvement initiatives preferred.
• Proven presentation skills and project management experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• 5-7 years Procurement/Purchasing experience, bio-technology experience is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.
• Must be detail focused with an ability to drive or influence suppliers and projects with minimal oversight yet work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Previous participation in establishing and maintaining supplier management programs.
• Anticipate traveling 5-15%
• Proven background in driving cultural change and improving processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of good purchasing practices, supply chain management and contract law as it applies to the procurement process.
• Expert knowledge of market including supplier base, general industry information and cost drivers.

Why Join Bio-Techne

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.

Where permitted by applicable law, candidate must have received or be willing to receive an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for this position.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.