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Indirect Procurement Manager
Contract: 7 months
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Schedule: 40 hours, Onsite
Pay: $60-65/hr DOE
The Planet Group is seeking an experienced, hands-on Indirect Procurement Manager to join a growing security team at our Bio-Technology Pharma client.
Indirect Procurement Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree/MBA is desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost modeling and category management.
- Experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences and working knowledge of drug development processes is highly desirable.
- Significant experience in indirect/services procurement is highly preferred.
- Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials is highly desirable.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) accreditation a plus.
Indirect Procurement Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations and onboarding as needed for suppliers.
- Track and analyze spend to identify initiatives to optimize spending and create greatest supplier value.
- Partner cross-functionally to understand business requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Drive increased value for the category through sourcing activities, focusing on cost and cash flow improvements and increased supplier performance.
Collaborate with the business to manage vendor performance, SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with business needs and inform future negotiations.
Salary : $60 - $65