Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Procurement in Cincinnati, OH.

You will lead the site’s procurement team, drive strategic sourcing, and ensure compliant, cost-effective acquisition of components, services, and equipment across Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering. You will develop supplier strategies, manage inventories, and collaborate with the Life Science division to consolidate spend while aligning with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or science preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or materials-management experience in manufacturing with ERP.
• 7+ years of people leadership; cross-functional project experience recommended.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing is preferred.
• CPM/CSCM/APICS or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cincinnati sourcing and procurement team and lifecycle from requisition to PO.
• Shift from transactional purchasing to strategic sourcing to deliver supplier value.
• Develop sourcing, purchasing, supplier-management, and inventory strategies.
• Create supplier-monitoring metrics for performance, quality, and risk.
• Maintain ERP records and comply with quality/regulatory requirements.
• Ensure import classifications and HTS data are accurate.
• Lead competitive bids and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with Quality, Finance, Engineering, and Projects on material needs.
• Drive cost-reduction, total cost of ownership initiatives, and cross-site savings.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain

CPM/CSCP/APICS certification (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Inventory management software

Job description

Meridian Bioscience, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Procurement in Cincinnati, OH.

You will lead the site’s procurement team, drive strategic sourcing, and ensure compliant, cost-effective acquisition of components, services, and equipment across Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering. You will develop supplier strategies, manage inventories, and collaborate with the Life Science division to consolidate spend while aligning with company policies.