Job Title: Procurement Consulting Lead
Job Location: Cambridge MA 02139 Hybrid or Remote Est
Onsite Requirements:
- Pharma/ Biotech Industry with Supply Chain/ Procurement
- Contract Support: Sow, Change Order, payment terms, etc.
- Capital Equipment Purchasing is a plus
Job Description:
Objectives:
- Critical Procurement Sourcing Project support (RFI, Q, P), Analytical Support, Project Management, Negotiation and supplier contract (SOW, Change Order) management (review, execution)
Accountabilities:
- RFQ between preferred suppliers
- Analytical RFx Support: Rate Cards - analysis (Analytics between competing bids (what to prioritize, negotiate), benchmarking, negotiation Spot and Quote negotiations Project Manager for category projects (doesn't need to be a SME):
- Maintaining project plan, sending meeting minutes, Tracking deliverables
- Maintain Preferred Supplier data
- Assist in Category Management Market Analysis
- Support Category Management projects and initiatives
- Support Category Managers with platform issues and SoW exceptions
- Support Category Managers in savings calculations and entries
- Resolve CP (Cost Package) issues with Ariba PRs (Purchase Requests)
- Follow up, track and maintain Rebate structures and commitments with suppliers and TBS
- Follow up on late invoice payments with Suppliers, business partners and TBS Contract Support: SOWs, Change Orders, Consolidation, cancellation, payment terms, expirations, cycle time metrics
- Act as a role model for client´s values PTRB (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business)
- Represent client's at internal and external meetings
Education, Experience, Knowledge And Skills:
- Education: Bachelor's degree. MBA preferred but not required; ISM Supply Chain and or Project Management Certifications preferred but not required
- Experience: industry with specific experience in Supply Chain including Procurement and Capital Equipment Purchasing and Maintenance is a plus
Knowledge and Skills:
- Global Real Estate, Facilities and Procurement
** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position **
