MANAGER, PROCUREMENT in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

The Procurement Manager is accountable for Curia’s Procurement performance at the assigned regional, country or site level and may be responsible for more than one Curia site. This position has responsibility for all aspects of Operational Procurement, coordinating Project Management of Procurement projects at site and “in country” sourcing and negotiations. The spend managed will cover both direct and indirect goods and services and entail the active engagement of specialist Curia Procurement resources around the world. 

Operational responsibilities include ensuring materials are available for production according to schedule, inventory is minimized and cash management is optimized. Management of Procurement projects requires functional alignment to provide an efficient implementation process for early recognition of savings. Sourcing and negotiations are to be conducted at a country level with local suppliers or as designated by Procurement Management.

The incumbent will also have managerial responsibility for staff and should demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities in order to develop, motivate and retain staff.

This role is based on-site at the Albuquerque, NM location and will oversee Procurement activities in our Burlington, MA as well.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)  Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities  Education reimbursement 401k program Pension (for union employees) Learning platform

         And more! 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Lead and manage the local Procurement operations team, including hiring, coaching, performance Performs management responsibilities including, but not limited to: hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Manages the day-to-day operations of the local Procurement operations team, to include policy and process enforcement, personnel management, supplier onboarding, transaction management and fiscal responsibility. Ensures alignment with HR on contingent labor requirements and ensures the proper deployment of all contingent labor policies and requirements. Acts as a business partner to internal and external stakeholders and provides a single point of contact for all Procurement operations related questions, feedback, transformations or service escalations in coordination with Global Procurement leadership Develops and maintains effective working relationships with business partners and stakeholders both internal and external Develops, maintains, reviews and communicates appropriate metrics and key performance indicators and identifies problem areas for root cause and remediation. Compliance with international and local laws governing procurement practices Supports preparation and execution of local compliance and controls initiatives  Monitors and executes the end-to-end process related to standard purchase order-based procure to pay process including order placement, monitoring, expediting/de-expediting and invoice issue resolution.  Assists with the development and implementation of procurement policies, processes, and systems and ensures compliance with those at the local level. Leads local implementation, change management and adoption of Global Procurement standards, processes and procedures (including delivery of training, local documentation and/or communications as required).  Drives continuous improvement and simplification of local procurement processes in alignment with Global Procurement operations  Responsible for local audits associated with the procure to pay controls identified in the documented processes Ensures the Past Due purchase orders report is managed effectively to ensure suppliers payment terms are not compromised Manages site cash effectively by ensuring the economic order quantities are appropriate, payment terms are maximized and MRP exception messages (EXDX) are regularly reviewed and executed. Provides support for defined Category Strategies and executed sourcing projects, including resource allocation and management. Collaborates with the Category Management team to ensure sourcing projects are implemented in an effective manner. Manages Supplier Relationships including Performance Management, Risk Management at a country level. Identifies new potential suppliers, executes Supplier Selection and conducts Negotiations (country level) according to the prescribed programs and category strategies Negotiates and establishes contracts with local suppliers with terms which are favorable to Curia Performs Contract Management (local suppliers) referring to Legal as required Acts to reduce the administrative burden in Procurement through the elimination or reduction of routine tasks and non-value adding activities enabling Procurement staff to focus on increased levels of value-add to the organization Monitor metrics and KPIs to help assess the health and quality of all procurement-related activities on site, ensuring the timely delivery of services and goods, proper alignment with the Organization’s commercial and contractual requirements, mitigation of risk and accurate and timely payment for goods and services. Executes local eSourcing activities including training of suppliers and running events within the guidelines provided. Conducts business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the Curia Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. Constructs a multiyear program of cost savings initiatives in association with Category Management and communicates those into the GPO savings program for inclusion in the Cost Improvement Program of the company. Executes procurement activities under the direction of Category and Operations Procurement Management. Constructs business cases related to plant savings for submission to and recording by the Global Procurement Organization. Assists with the capture of cost savings and avoidance during purchase order placement while ensuring coordination with global and regional contracts Execute other duties as assigned. Travel: 0 – 15% of time

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Chemistry or Engineering Recognized Qualification in Procurement, such as CPSM, preferred Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution 5 years’ experience in Procurement Management (or 5 years as a Procurement Specialist) preferred  Experience of Sourcing within country and well connected to the supply base Strong verbal and written English communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience desirable Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills Process driven approach to problem solving Solid working knowledge of ERP in Oracle or SAP and MRP Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly Demonstrated ability to implement processes to completion Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in parallel to conclusion Highly persuasive Practical experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFI, forward and reverse auctions Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise Practical knowledge and use of analytical techniques in Procurement preferred Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed goals

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                            

This role is responsible for leading and supporting a team, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing departmental goals, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures. This role also involves fostering a positive work environment, providing guidance and support to your team members, and evaluating performance to drive continuous improvement and achieve both departmental and organizational objectives.

 

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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