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Location

Norcross, GA | United States

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Job description

Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Locations


US-GA-Norcross

Job ID


2024-3525

Category


Supply Chain Operations

Overview

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

This position is responsible for managing the Transfusion and Transplant Technology Center Supplier Management program including supplier qualification and selection, supplier agreements/contracts, supplier relationship management, and supplier reviews. Manages the procurement of all direct materials, supplies, instruments/parts and any indirect materials and miscellaneous items required by Werfen. The Supplier Relationship Manager role is an individual contributor role.

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If you are interested in joining an organization where your talents and expertise will be highly appreciated, and if you meet our qualifications to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Contact us today!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Supplier Relationship Manager (Procurement Department)

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

Build and develop a strong Supplier Management organization to support global procurement needs.
• Interfaces with the broader Materials Management and Operations teams to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials
• Oversee identification, qualification, and selection of suppliers for the procurement of direct and indirect materials, instrument parts, and indirect materials and general supplies in accordance with requirements or specifications from end users
• Work with legal and key stakeholders to draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements and/or terms and conditions
• Serve as the main point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers to ensure any issues are resolved in a timely manner, projects stay on track and all direct and indirect materials are ordered and received as scheduled
• Develop and implement a global vision for the Supplier Management function at Werfen and drive for harmonization of materials and services across various sites for the company

Supplier Relationship Manager (Procurement Department)

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS or ISM certification, preferred
• Technical background, preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of audiences
• A team player with a collaborative approach to work
• Experience of identifying, implementing, and managing business metrics
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple timelines
• Understanding and ability to follow standards of SOX, FDA, CFR, and ISO
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power-point, and intermediate knowledge of all other Microsoft Office products

Supplier Relationship Manager (Procurement Department)

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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