Manager, Global Procurement Operations

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Home Based, MA or NC

The Global Procurement Manager provides structure and strong team leadership to regional and virtual procurement teams to ensure the business is fully supported from an operational perspective. The Manager leads the management of supplier contracts and agreements, overseeing a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers responsible for contract lifecycle management. They must also be able to identify issues and risks, facilitate mitigation and resolution of issues and interact with management on regular basis. The Manager must work effectively in cross-functional sourcing and project teams, as well as oversee major purchases and coordinate associated work with Procurement colleagues, especially Buyers and Senior Buyers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead Procurement team and fully support the business by providing a customer-focused, effective and responsive service.

• Provide customer-focused assistance to internal customers, particularly in association with key projects and requirements, managing supplier qualification/RFx processes, assessing and validating the capabilities of potential vendors and approving as appropriate. 

• Oversee the management of supplier contracts and agreements, leading a team of buyers and senior buyers in all aspects of contract lifecycle management, including negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, and renewal processes

• Manage and determine local supplier relationships, and work with staff to develop strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver optimum benefits in pricing and levels of service. 

• Monitor and analyze local expenditures together with supplier performance, conduct local key supplier reviews and identify opportunities for improved sourcing initiatives, including assessing the benefits of local agreements. 

• Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers ensuring cost savings/avoidance opportunities are fully and successfully executed.

• Manage and monitor supplier performance by utilizing established processes and tools such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs,) SLAs etc. 

• Manage local supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. Review and approve accordingly. Ensure team members effectively manage their assigned contract portfolios and maintain compliance with contractual obligations.

• Manage local supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. Review and approve accordingly.

• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning, analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using industry cost models, system level tools and techniques. 

• Provide the business with consistent and streamlined processes and systems, ensuring compliance with Procurement SOPs and advising corporate procedures and compliance with issues. Ensure regular and ongoing communication with internal customers to understand and facilitate their needs.

• Deploy systems and processes to improve and streamline overall purchase operations recommending new/alternative systems and tools as appropriate.

• Complete Return on Investment (ROI) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.

• Provide Procurement related metrics to senior management coordinate and analyze minority supplier related expenditure.

• Manage Procurement’s role in local audits, provide support to the business on relevant legislation such as the FCPA.

• Ensure supplier databases are maintained and updated to reflect changes in supplier relationships. 

• Provide product and service expertise to peers to build a consistent, global and coordinated approach to supporting internal customers. 

• Maintain awareness of local economic and business conditions in order to support the business and respond to changes as necessary. Maintain industry knowledge for key products and services to address the strategic direction of the business.

• Promote a team-oriented, trusting environment, provide performance feedback through formal appraisals and assist with training and work assignments/career development to maintain a professional staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Provide procurement-related support to other Procurement locations as required.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, theories and processes.  

• Extensive expertise in supplier contract management, including contract negotiation, terms and conditions, risk mitigation, and compliance.

• Proven ability to lead, organize, influence and motivate others.

• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines.

• Ability to influence outcomes with a commitment to work communication and support team principles.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and negotiation skills.

• Able to demonstrate a high-level service-oriented approach to both internal and external customers.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Strong experience working within a Procurement environment at a managerial level.

• Exposure to global operations and/or or life sciences is an advantage.

• 5+ years of business experience is desirable.

• Oracle experience in a global environment is beneficial.

• Prior project management experience is an advantage.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• C.P.M. designation (or equivalent) preferred.

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.