Procurement Associate Director

About Vantive

Vantive is a new company built on the legacy of Baxter International, a leading global healthcare company. Our mission is to provide best-in-class care to patients worldwide, and we are committed to innovation and excellence in all aspects of our business.

Our Vision

We envision a future where patients receive the highest quality care, and we are dedicated to making this vision a reality. Our team is passionate about improving patients' lives, and we are driven by a sense of purpose and responsibility.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Sourcing Leader to join our team. This leadership role will be responsible for global procurement of Molded Component spend of approximately $106+ million, a supplier base of 190+. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of 2 globally, and will be responsible for managing, strategizing, and delivering all aspects of Strategic Sourcing and Spend Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust category strategies that reduce supply base, reduce dependence on single/sole sourced suppliers, deliver continuity of supply, and provide for annual cost reductions.
• Effectively partner and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Develop supplier relationship management and risk assessments, implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans.
• Strong decision maker surrounding multi-million dollar contracts and agreements and major policies.
• Deliver annual VIP (cost reductions) and PPV objectives at category and plant levels.
• Ability to collaborate in a global cross-functional matrixed environment, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage stakeholder interests/expectations.
• Jointly with supplier quality, address supplier quality issues on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; MBA desirable. CPM preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant business and people management experience in Procurement or Supply Chain discipline.
• Expertise and aptitude in packaging procurement, preferable experience in Pharma, Food, Medical Device.
• In-depth knowledge of complex pricing arrangements and supplier profitability.
• Strong ethical background.
• Seasoned negotiator with knowledge of cost tools such as material breakdown, benchmarking, value analysis, value engineering, complex RFQ's and innovative purchasing tools.
• Strong project management skills to drive projects to closure.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem solving, continuous improvement, corrective and preventative action, product quality assurance systems and supplier performance development and evaluation is helpful.

Travel Requirements

Travel of 10%-25% including global travel.

Accommodations

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