Purchasing Manager

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Overview Together with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and the Supply Chain Director, this person will be responsible for ongoing management of procurement strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance in terms of quality, service, and price. Develops and implements a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigates supply chain risk and delivers cost savings. Develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships and manages the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Leads and manages a team of Procurement Leaders to deliver the appropriate support to the business to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met. Works alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business Responsibilities Key Accountabilities Managing and mentoring a dynamic team of Purchasing Specialists Establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels of purchasing activities to include supplier performance, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial performance, and material shortage elimination Collaborates with Supplier Quality in the reporting of the measurable status of progress and corrective actions as it pertains to supplier performance Ensures performance improvement and recovery plans are developed, issued, tracked and reported on as required for supply base management and improvement Defines, monitors and reports strategy of inventory levels of raw materials and packaging to mitigate risk of stock outs and manufacturing disruptions according to global supply situation Guarantees the correct parametrization in SAP and defines criteria to improve and simplify Purchasing operations Supports R&D to achieve time to market objectives by making sure all the materials are available when needed Provides leadership to departments under control. Coaches, mentors and develops direct reports and manages a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions Sets department objectives and monitors ongoing progress and performance Ensures strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and to implement change and improvements Responsible for developing the appropriate organizational structure, resource plans and culture to support the business objectives and customer deliverables Provides leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles Completes regular performance reviews, manages attendance, holidays, disciplinary issues, and procedures as appropriate Establishes strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of overall business objectives. Works with the Purchasing team to translate strategy into specific annual performance goals and departmental objectives including KPIs Internal Networking The Purchasing Manager engages with internal networks across Supplier Quality, R&D, other Supply Chain departments, Operations and IT, to support change initiatives, product development, operational excellence, and tool enhancements; maintains external networking with suppliers. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position: Education: Required: Bachelor's degree (Licenciatura) in any related area with the business; Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required previously Experience: Professional experience required, minimum of 5 years in a similar position Software: Proficiency in Office Tools (Excel & Word), and advanced knowledge in SAP Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan; Advanced knowledge of English (reading and speaking) Standards: Valuable knowledge on Lean environments Skills & Capabilities Management of decisions under pressure Methodical and well-organized Teamwork Time management Ability to express information clearly and concisely to staff Systematic approach with follow-up and verification of results Collaboration and coordination with working groups Good reporting and analysis capabilities Travel Requirements Up to 20% If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr