Sr. Manager, Procure to Pay (hybrid)

This is a hybrid opportunity, expectation is 2-3 times a week at our Concord, CA office. 

Summary & Scope of Position: 

Provide non-commercial procurement leadership to the organization, including development and implementation of sourcing strategies; management of sourcing processes; leveraging third party procurement relationships to manage workflow and achieve cost savings objectives; and contract administration.  Oversee accounts payable and travel functions.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Oversee accounts payable with a strategic eye towards efficiency and process improvements.
• Manage accounts payable and procurement staff including overseeing deliverables, employee development, training and performance management.
• Design, develop and implement procurement and payables automation IT systems.
• Manage procurement and accounts payable staff including monitoring deliverables, training, employee development and performance management.
• Work with organization to define requirements, including supplier performance management.
• Lead sourcing efforts within cross-functional teams through entire sourcing process, including final contracting phase.
• Closely coordinate with legal in support of contract administration & management efforts including routine contract change orders such as contract expirations, minor scope changes, supplier performance, and dispute resolution.
• Negotiate supplier contracts using templates and facilitating process with Legal, stakeholder and suppliers.
• Develop sourcing strategies and business opportunities that support and comply with Cerus’ objectives related to cost savings, supplier quality and business continuity. Ongoing review of supplier master data and spend.
• Ensure all sourcing activities, sourcing decisions, and contracts comply with Cerus’ Quality Management System. Partner with Cerus’ quality teams to ensure compliance.
• Provide stakeholders with tools and best practices to use in evaluating and managing current and potential suppliers.
• Manage Travel and Entertainment (T&E) for North America including management of travel agency, airline rate and hotel agreements; maintain and ensure employee compliance with Cerus’ T&E policy.
• Prepare procedures and instructions establishing procurement responsibilities and methods of operations.
• Analyze opportunities for procurement mechanisms (e.g. purchasing card program) and if relevant, including RFP, vendor selection, lead implementation process and develop policies and procedures surrounding program.
• Regularly meet with internal customers to discuss expectations, monitor service levels and priorities.
• Train employees on procurement and travel and entertainment.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years’ hands on experience in Procurement.
• Demonstrated people management experience with organizational and leadership skills.
• Secondary education in Sourcing and Procurement: CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, iProcurement, DocuSign CLM or like systems.
• Experience operating within an ISO regulated environment.
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams through a defined sourcing process.
• Effective dispute resolution skills.
• In-depth understanding of medical device/biotechnology trends in contracting and supplier management practices.
• Strong sourcing skills including developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Analytical skills and understanding of MS Office tools.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to interface with all levels in the organization.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities as well as differing priorities within stakeholder departments.
• Ability to demonstrate both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Ability to use effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a positive, "can-do" attitude.
• Identifies potential problems for decision makers to keep projects on track.
• Ability to adjust work to accommodate the needs of group processes.

We understand that our people are essential to our success.  This philosophy is revealed in our competitive benefits package, designed to improve employees’ lives both on and off the job.

Benefits plans: medical, dental, vision, domestic partner benefits, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), ESPP, RSUs

Work and family: EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement

Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $154,952-$183,808 annually.  Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on various factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.