Sourcing Manager

Netpace Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Netpace Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a procurement professional to execute Direct Procurement Operations aligned with Category Management strategies.

The role focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, and delivering cost savings. The candidate should hold a business degree and at least 3 years of procurement experience, including contracting, ERP/P2P systems, and spot buying, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and value realization in Life Sciences

Qualifications

• University degree with a business-related field and at least 3 years of procurement experience.
• Experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.
• Experience supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.
• Experience in Life Sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute Direct Procurement Operations aligned with Category Management strategies.
• Manage suppliers, escalations, and master data.
• Identify and drive cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence in Life Sciences contexts.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

End-to-end procurement

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

P2P tools

eSourcing tools

Job description

Description

Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site)

Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus).

Summary Of Position

Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Roche Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies. Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.

University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification PLUS 3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.

Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.

Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus.

Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions. Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
• Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy. May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind.
• Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
• Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
• Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process