Strategic Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Supplier Management

Fresenius Kabi USA; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401K with company contribution

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Fresenius Kabi USA is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for designated categories supporting manufacturing operations. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply continuity within a regulated environment.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive category-level planning.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5–10 years’ procurement/purchasing experience in industrial or medical production.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must travel 30% of the time and have a valid passport.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and with outside vendors/suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Lead execution of sourcing strategies for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with production timelines, cost targets, and plant-specific constraints.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and quality.
• Manage supplier selection decisions and supplier awarding.
• Lead contract negotiations, develop and execute Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Develop plans to establish continuity of supply for plant build plans and spare part demand.
• Ensure quality, delivery, order accuracy, and competitive pricing through follow-up with suppliers and end users.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance and recommendations on alternate materials.
• Visit suppliers to assess capability and liaise with supplier management at all levels.
• Conduct sourcing activities in compliance with company policy and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and ethical standards.
• Maintain SAP purchasing data to support MRP requirements.
• Collaborate with SAP Data Administration to create material numbers and vendor profiles.
• Coach, train and mentor other employees.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel 30%

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Jobbeschreibung

Fresenius Kabi USA is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for designated categories supporting manufacturing operations. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, and supply continuity within a regulated environment.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain to execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive category-level planning.