Indirect Commodity Manager
Location
Alpharetta, GA | United States
Job description
Requisition ID: 5151
Job Title: Indirect Commodity Manager Job Country: United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:
- Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
- Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
- Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.
At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
The Avanos
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer. If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee's job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit
The Role Indirect Commodity Manager Principal Accountabilities : - Develops thorough category strategies to drive value based on an understanding of business unit needs, the supply market, spend baseline, evolution, and benchmarking. Effectively document, communicate, and gain buy-in for the strategies with business teams and their Leadership.
- Research, select, develop, and maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure the requirements of the categories are met with optimum quality, service, and cost to use.
- Recent and documented experience developing and implementing sourcing and procurement strategies for at least 3 of the following categories - HR, Marketing, Finance, Facilities, Lab/Clinical, R&D, Legal, Treasury or Professional Services
- Support the annual budgeting process and act as a trusted advisor for short- and long-term financial planning.
- Ability to successfully reach business objectives through supplier negotiations. analyzes market and supply dynamics related to supplier proposals to develop a matrix of negotiation scenarios. engages business leaders to align acceptable negotiation outcomes. develops a negotiation trade plan, counter-arguments, opening positions, and plan for executing negotiations.
- Leads the development of risk analysis assessments and mitigation plans for categories of spending. Manage supplier network for assigned categories to provide sufficient services to meet long and short-range requirements, protect against temporary service interruptions and provide for long-range growth needs. Develop and execute a plan to manage any interruptions quickly and effectively.
- Interacts with stakeholders to develop, engage, and lead supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in cost, security of supply risk management, sustainability, and innovation. Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers including objective setting and supplier evaluations where warranted.
- Comprehend and provide constructive input on legal contract documents related to purchasing terms, conditions, indemnification, intellectual property ownership, etc.
- Knowledge about the markets and how they affect price, availability, or supply chain logistics. We will use specific market analysis to predict behavior and supply risks to the organization. Will adjust strategies to minimize the effect of market change. May provide market analysis to customers and advice to others within procurement.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate policies and procedures as well as related government laws and regulations to ensure purchasing activities are conducted within the parameters of each.
- Communicate fully with superiors and peers and others who have need to know in a way that is timely, complete, concise, candid, accurate, clear, and responsive. Be informative without being obstructive or vexatious.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the Procurement of Services
- Experience with M&A, contract, and supplier consolidations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement processes and driving business results through influence and leadership
- Commercial awareness beyond procurement
- Strong quantitative cost modeling and data analysis skills
- Strong supplier relationship management skills
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Change agent with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Problem-solving experience in reducing total costs, improving processes, and reducing supplier risk
- Operates with minimal business direction
Preferred:
- Master's degree in business administration or related field preferred)
- Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent training
- CPM or CPIM (APICS) certification
- Purchasing system experience (SAP)
Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .
Join us at Avanos Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.
Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.
Free onsite gym | benefits on day 1 | HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
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