Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

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Tucson, AZ

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Biology, Business Solutions, Category Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Delivery Management, Management Strategy, Master Data Management (MDM), Negotiation Skills, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Procurement Specifications, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Strategic Planning, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, eSourcing

LOCATION

Tucson, AZ

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30+ days ago

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist (Diagnostics Direct Procurement)
Contract: 1 year (Chances for extension)
Location: Tucson, AZ

This is an onsite position - 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)

Description:
--Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Roche Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
--Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement

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

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
--Experience with SAP or other ERP software
--Keen analytical acumen
--Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
--University 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
--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

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