By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of supply purchasing and policies and keeping the organization’s raw materials, products, systems and documentation synchronized. Position is responsible for multiple sites, within that, building and nurturing supplier relationships to support Bio-Techne’s short and long-term supply chain strategies, and for building strong internal relationships with cross-functional partners (including the materials team, the manufacturing & design engineering teams, and others) to ensure buy-in and collaboration. This position is responsible for supplier performance, supply chain risk reduction, and pricing. Additionally, this position plays a vital role maintaining the comprehension and utilization of documentation and ERP systems. 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:

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.Drive continuous improvement projects and initiatives to improve performance in overall total supply costs, service level and quality.Develop sourcing strategies for new and existing products.  Prepare requests for quotation, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate supply agreements as appropriate. Develop and lead a robust supplier management program to monitor supplier performance in the areas of quality, service, and total cost. Proactively manage the supply base to reduce risks and ensure continued supply of components to meet requirements.Help NPI manager to ensure appropriate and timely release, supplier establishment and inventory systems to support timely New Product launches. Review accounting provided metrics to measure performance in key procurement areas and resolve issues or concerns.  And establish and monitor departmental budget.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.Manage, coach, counsel, appraise, communicate job expectations for all direct reports, recommend compensation, keep motivated and on-task. Ensures backups for all positions within the group to maintain full coverage within business hours.Drive and participate in improvements to inventory, including but not limited to slow moving inventory resolution, inventory storage, transactional activity, etc.Executes NCMR’s for all non-conforming material driven by ECO’s, Expiry Reports, and MRB, to include physical movement and related transactions.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.Maintain a safe and functional working area ensuring proper safety procedures are adhered to by all personnel working in the warehouse area. Other duties as required by Management.

Education and Experience:

7-10 years Procurement/Purchasing experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic leadership role, bio-technology experience is preferred.Experience in managing multiple sites, either from site location or remotely. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance, or related field.Strong negotiation skills.Expert knowledge of market including supplier base, general industry information and cost drivers.Strong knowledge of good purchasing practices, supply chain management and contract law as it applies to the procurement process.Must be detail focused with an ability to drive or influence suppliers and projects with minimal oversight yet work collaboratively in a team environment.Proven presentation skills and project management experience.Previous participation in establishing and maintaining supplier management programs.Experience in LEAN and other Continuous Improvement initiatives preferred. 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.Anticipate traveling 15-25%Proven background in driving cultural change and improving processes.Excellent communications skills (public speaking, individual negotiations, correspondence)Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.We invest in our employees’ financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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