***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)***
THE OPPORTUNITY:
--Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Company, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
--Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement
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
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
--Experience with SAP or other ERP software
--Keen analytical acumen
--Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion
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