SENIOR MANAGER, PROCUREMENT Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Senior Manager, Procurement
Senior Manager, Procurement

Location:

Bedford, MA

Position Summary:

The Procurement Leader plays a key role in the Global Supply Chain team. The Scope of responsibility spans all materials both direct and indirect, services, and any other support needed across all Anika sites. This role requires the ability to multitask and delegate as necessary. It is responsible for summarizing NPI make v buy recommendations in collaboration with the cross functional teams. Ensure new raw material (material masters) and outside service purchases are setup with appropriate raw material lead times, safety stocks, standard costs as well as replenishment parameters and are planning proper demand in MRP.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage procurement of raw materials, finished goods, as well as outside service providers in alignment with the Demand, Supply, and Manufacturing site needs and lead-times. Accountable and responsible for the management of direct and indirect spend categories for Anika franchises.
Work collaboratively with the cross functional teams to minimize cost and maximize customer service.
Train, develop and lead their team.
Establishes procurement KPI’s for both direct and indirect spend categories and tracks monthly performance to goal.
Optimize procurement practices to minimize backorders and service interruptions, while ensuring E&O is not increased
Work with R D, Engineering, Manufacturing and Legal on all NPI as POC for Supply Agreements
Identifies preferred suppliers for both direct and indirect spend categories.
Working with R D, Quality and Regulatory defines sourcing strategy matrix for core spend categories. Facilitate alternate, redundant suppliers for critical materials as defined and agree to by Ops leadership teams. Execute other BCP activities when redundant supply is not available.
Monitor Global Social, Economic and Political climates to proactively mitigate additional risk to supply.
Develop/Update Supplier Code of Conduct with inclusion of ESG concepts as strategies evolve.
Identify proactive opportunities for improvement within area of control as well as supporting processes.
Implements lean inventory management principles where applicable.
Function as additional support to Contract Manufactures for risk mitigation, problem solving, future business opportunities.
Lead the establishment of the supplier Quarterly Business Review process (QBR’s) with key suppliers to review key metrics including On Time Delivery, Quality , Cost and Service levels.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role will have leadership responsibility across multiple sites and regions as determined by the Operations Leadership team.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in or equivalent level of relevant experience 7+ years Supply Chain, Planning and Procurement experience.
Proven success managing teams both onsite and remote, international purchasing experience preferred.
Team leadership experience.
Global Supply Chain experience.
SAP experience required.

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Ability to coach, direct, and oversee associates both onsite and in a remote environment.
Knowledgeable of best practices in Procurement and Supply Agreement management
Excellent communication and follow up skills to manage expectations and resolve conflicts with stakeholders.
Strong numerical problem-solving skills. Ability to boil down vast amount of data to the relevant points.
Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams on an international basis.
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint a must.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to manage complex projects with many inputs and variables.