Senior Manager, Global Sourcing

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.

Our broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions, made available thanks to ongoing investments in research, positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the "Diagnostics Specialist."

Why Join Diasorin?

• Impactful Work: When you join Diasorin, you become part of a team that's dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world.

• Global Reach & Innovation: Our work transcends borders. Joining Diasorin means collaborating with colleagues from all over the world, expanding your horizons, and contributing to global healthcare solutions at the forefront of the diagnostic industry.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We believe in the strength of diversity, and our inclusive culture reflects this commitment. We value your unique perspective and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, Diasorin is the place for you. We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and drive healthcare solutions forward.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of diagnostics? Join Diasorin and become a catalyst for change in the world of healthcare. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey toward a healthier, more connected world. Together, we can make an impact!

Job Scope

The Sr. Manger, Global Sourcing is responsible for the direction of activities of Global Sourcing group and commodity management for the company and achieve maximum value from our spending while balancing other business requirements including quality, inventory, supplier risk, regulatory compliance, and safety. He/she works with the business to develop a comprehensive approach to sourcing and spend management; direct strategic procurement initiatives; lead supplier engagements around new product introductions and manage contracts and vendor relationships.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to the sourcing, including: strategy development and implementation; operating plans and budgets; new product introduction; value generation initiatives; policies, procedures, and, reporting/communications with executive leadership.

• Acquire, develop, coach, and mentor a strong, globally focused sourcing organization in alignment to company objectives.

• Through global partnering, drive long-term cost savings and value improvement projects that deliver win/win value to the company and suppliers

• Direct strategies for global direct and indirect spend to improve profitability, asset utilization, inventory levels, and payables performance.

• Assess external market trends and conditions to identify opportunities and risks in managed spend categories. Structure analysis of spend to enable informed decision-making. Ensure sourcing efforts leverage market intelligence, should-cost modeling, and TCO analysis.

• Partner closely with R&D in the new product development process. Develop a process to screen, qualify, and select most appropriate supplier for the procurement of materials and supplies in accordance with product specifications by end users.

• Contract Management

• Draft, review, update, and negotiate supplier terms and conditions and maintain active agreements and contracts for all products and services in accordance with company policy, quality standards, SOX requirements, and regulatory compliance.

• Facilitate contract approval and exception processes. Educate end users about new contracts; track and ensure compliance with approved contracts.

• In collaboration with the Legal function, develop and maintain template master service agreements and standard terms and conditions for common and/or critical contracting situations.

• Manage business, market, and supplier risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.

• Supplier Management

• Build policies and procedures for reviewing supplier performance against contracted obligations/service levels and business expectations.

• Anticipate and minimize performance issues via creation, monitoring, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Establish processes for executing and reporting annual cost savings programs to drive improved metrics on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Technology, and Management Commitment. When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive to efficient resolution by working across both internal and external stakeholders.

• New Product Operations

• Provide leadership in terms of New Product Introduction; collaborate with various groups around vendor selection process and fully integrating commodity strategy roadmap for new products

• Coordinate with Accounting to provide standard costing of all newly requested products or changes to existing products.

• Report intelligence to leadership regarding the company's PPV, spend profile, savings results, and risk mitigation activities.

• Leverage interactions with external marketplace to provide insights regarding pricing, vendor, and technology trends.

• Assist the business in planning for key strategic decisions, e.g., new product economics or anticipated CAPEX costs/lead times.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Engineering, Science, or equivalent required

• Master's Degree Business, Engineering, Science, or equivalent preferred

• 5+ Years Experience in a purchasing and/or strategic sourcing role. required

• 5+ Years Experience and exposure in the area of Chemistries (oligos, enzymes) and Consumables (injectable plastics, pipette tips, swabs) required

• 5+ Years Experience in a cGMP regulated environment a plus required

• 5+ Years Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities required

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at hrtalent@diasorin.com or 1-800-328-1482 to request an accommodation.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Diasorin reserves the right to modify or amend this job posting as needed to comply with local laws and regulations.

Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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Nearest Major Market: Austin