The Role
The Procurement Manager will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, analyze metrics, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Summary Generated by Built In
August Bioservices is looking to bring on a Procurement Manager to join our industry leading Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for supporting ongoing operations through proactively managing the selection, negotiation and performance of all suppliers to ensure the Material Requirement Plan and business goals can be realized.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and processes to achieve cost savings and quality improvements
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and develop long-term relationships to secure favorable terms and conditions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Conduct regular market research to stay abreast of industry trends and identify potential cost savings opportunities
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve any issues or disputes, and conduct supplier audits as necessary
- Analyze and report on procurement metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies
- Collaborate with the Finance / Manufacturing teams to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available and are up to date
- Manage all vendor escalations, including but not limited to: Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs, MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”, Late or missing PO confirmations, Pricing Discrepancies, Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries
- Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
- Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)
- Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
- Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)
- Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier
- Manage competitive bid process in negotiating low value contracts with suppliers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, logistics, or related experience in the manufacturing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries
Skills
- Certified Production Inventory Management (CPIM) a plus
- Quick learner with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges
- Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time constrained environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong sense of time organization and urgency
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Strong Negotiation experience
- Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Financial, analytical, and communication acumen
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The Company
What We Do
August Bioservices is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. August Bio offers a full range of pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech clients. We focus on sterile injectables, topicals, highly-complex formulations, poorly soluble & highly viscous compounds, Uncommon container sizes & fill volumes and offer aseptic and non-aseptic terminally sterilized filling of vials (liquid and lyophilized), syringes and flexible IV bags.
