RAW MATERIAL CATEGORY MANAGER

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position will be responsible for the strategic sourcing & procurement of all raw materials across Formulated Solutions (FS), to develop and maintain high quality relationships with existing and new suppliers; to partner across the business to develop and execute strategic initiatives that ensure supply is reliable, customer fulfillment is enhanced, and that innovation, cost savings and productivity improvements are daily deliverables; and, to document supplier qualification and performance through executed non-disclosure(NDA), supply and quality agreements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy:

• Develops and executes multi-year strategies for the categories that he/she leads, which creates value to Formulated Solutions and our customers, and assures reliable material supply, cost savings, and competitiveness.
• Partners on new project/business development to leverage supplier innovation.

Financial Accountability:

• Negotiates price, terms, and service levels to meet business goals and objectives.
• Negotiates NDA's and Supply Agreements to include key (FS) terms.
• Provides spend forecast, material cost variation, and purchase price variations.
• Communicates price changes and discrepancies and determines financial impact.
• Optimizes cash by extending supplier payment terms, reducing lead times, negotiating smart MOQ's, and partnering to address excess inventory.
• Negotiate and track vendor credits, claims, and rebates.

Operational Excellence:

• Establish working relationships with suppliers that support company goals and objectives while monitoring the levels of service, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Secures business with key vendors through supply agreements and commercial quality documentation (including CDA and code of conduct).
• Source new materials/suppliers within the quality guidelines.
• Develops key supplier leader relationships and leads business review meetings.
• Develops and executes dual source strategies and material alternatives through the FS Management of Change process (MOC).
• Provides oversight and adherence to purchasing policies and procedures.

Quality:

• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality assurance or quality control personnel, users, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance - CAPA actions are completed on time, with zero critical matter findings on Purchasing controls
• Ensure that 100% Procurement, EHS, Quality, and Compliance training is completed.

Customer Innovation:

• Support Innovation and business development for new product introductions through supplier selection, qualification, and risk assessment.
• Support & proactively leverage Customer Procurement Partnering Initiatives & Expertise.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION:

Required

• 5-10 years of procurement experience or equivalent.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency and is improvement and quality driven.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Additional

• Experience with USP/NF/Food Grade chemicals is a plus experience with DMF (Drug Master File).
• College degree BS preferred
• Procurement certifications CPM, CPP, CPPM, CPSM, ASCM

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement strategies, tactics, and negotiation skills.
• High personal integrity and ethics with uncompromising standards.
• Strong motivational and leadership qualities.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, focused, able to prioritize and execute work.
• Determined to improve the overall throughput and financial goals of the organization.
• Advanced PC skills (specifically Excel, PowerPoint & other purchasing and analytical tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Able to bridge relationships with a variety of individuals and between various departments, sites, functions, and levels of the organization.
• Able to work in a team-based environment.
• Very good command of the English language (oral & written).

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to write presentations and reports at the executive level.
• Analytical data mining skills with office products a must.
• eSourcing tools a plus.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Customer Orientation - Understands who our customers are, how they are motivated, and the current and future business challenges they face. Demonstrates a strong bias toward service, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Personal Leadership - Identifies a meaningful goal and captures the imagination of others to achieve it. Empowers others, builds confidence, and demonstrates a positive and energizing style. Can manage through ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Business Acumen - Assesses the financial implications of decisions and actions. Understands how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Balances data analysis with good judgment and common sense.
• Team Player - Takes a collaborative approach by openly discussing issues in a way that brings out the best thinking, attitude, and performance in others. Works effectively and productively with shared responsibilities. Considers the effect of decisions on other parts of the company.
• Innovation/Risk Taker - Willing to explore new possibilities and approach issues differently. Focuses on a desire to achieve a goal rather than a fear of failure.
• Driving for Results - Demonstrates the effort and willingness to drive for results, establishes clear goals with simple and actionable measures, holds self and others accountable, and takes action to ensure the delivery of results in accordance with quality, timelines, and expectations. Evaluates performance against goals and modifies when necessary.
• Integrity - Has an uncomplicated and uncompromising understanding of right from wrong, both publicly and privately. Values a fair playing field for everyone and demonstrates courage of conviction for what they believe.
• Strategic Thinker - Anticipates future trends and directional shifts in the relevant marketplace, industry, and environment. Able to construct meaningful competitive strategies for addressing the known and unknowns of future business scenarios.
• Interpersonal Skills - Is other-oriented rather than focused on self. Listens effectively and communicates ideas and opinions clearly. Is assertive while showing respect and positive regard for others. Demonstrates an appreciation for people with different backgrounds and points of view.
• Maturity - Uses good judgment and demonstrates a sense of appropriateness. Considers the consequences of personal actions and decisions. Reflects upon and learns from experience.