Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement
Pride Health, Tucson, AZ, United States
Pride Health is seeking a
Sourcing Manager, Diagnostics Direct Procurement
for one of the world’s largest biotech companies.
Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site)
Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus).
Job Type: Contract
Length: 12-Months
Hours: 40 hours/week
Description
Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Company Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying (open to purchasing or analytics background as well)
Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus
Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience with SAP or other ERP software
Keen analytical acumen
Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions
Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations)
Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process
Benefits that Pride Health offers
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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Sourcing Manager, Diagnostics Direct Procurement
for one of the world’s largest biotech companies.
Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site)
Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus).
Job Type: Contract
Length: 12-Months
Hours: 40 hours/week
Description
Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Company Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying (open to purchasing or analytics background as well)
Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus
Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired
Preferred Skills/Experience
Experience with SAP or other ERP software
Keen analytical acumen
Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions
Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations)
Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process
Benefits that Pride Health offers
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
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