Manager Global Sourcing & Supply Chain

Overview

Strategic sourcing is responsible for analyzing spend and developing and executing strategies to source direct and indirect goods and services. Strategic sourcing supports global business units, stakeholders, and initiatives through analysis and evaluation of suppliers, category landscapes, supply chain, value, and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development of category sourcing strategies for direct and indirect goods and services.
• Manage and develop a team of sourcing specialists and support their daily activities.
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the building and development of statements of work and business requirements documents with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage plans for assigned categories to achieve spend and performance goals.
• Build in-depth knowledge of assigned categories and develop category sourcing strategies.
• Achieve cost savings targets and supplier performance goals.
• Analyze historical spend to proactively identify sourcing opportunities to improve cost, working capital, and payment terms.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers to service multiple sites and businesses.
• Develop and manage Request for Proposal, Quote, or Information (RFx) activities with business partners to drive savings.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions in cooperation with business partners.
• Timely resolution of supplier related service issues.
• Ensure accuracy of supplier related data in business systems.
• Champion purchasing discipline and compliance with internal stakeholders.

Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience in a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain or Procurement with ability to independently develop and execute category strategies.
• Ability to establish and build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
• Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Drive to challenge the status quo and collaboratively implement change.
• Strong analytical skills (especially MS Excel formulas, pivot tables) and presentation development (especially in MS PowerPoint)
• Ability to influence using data-driven approaches.

Education/License/Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain/Procurement or Corporate Financial Planning

Expectations

• Manager who can meet project, department, and financial goals and milestones while working independently.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Desire and ability to support and develop the team.
• Ability to generate innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.
• Accustomed to completing complex and large-scope projects.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $105,000 - $182,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics, Nordion and Nelson Labs. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

About Us

Come Make a Difference with Us.

Sotera Health is driven by its mission, Safeguarding Global Health. Along with our three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics, Nordion and Nelson Labs – we are a leading global provider of mission-critical end-to-end sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry.