Job Summary

Avantor is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to be responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing/procurement/sourcing policies and administration of all purchasing activities. Purchasing activities will include: selecting sources of supply, approving purchase orders, managing relationships with suppliers, and negotiating terms of contracts.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Carpinteria, CA (preferred) or Bakersfield, CA office. As part of the Global Planning Team this role manages the operational procurement for our vendors and will have the opportunity to manage a large team within a complex department!

What we’re looking for: 

• Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, chemical/technical or related field.
• Experience: 
• 8+ Years of related Supply Chain experience preferred; 3 years leadership experience preferred.
• Contract Negotiation experience.
• Global Supply Chain, Cost Reduction and Supply Chain Trouble shooting/Problem Solving experience desired.
• Experience in a regulated/complex chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certification(s): APICS/CPIM certification desirable.
• Additional Qualifications: 
• Ability to be a servant leader.
• Understanding of forecast and replenishment theory.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (as needed) between Carpinteria, CA and Bakersfield, CA offices.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS office suite (Excel, Access, Word).
• Expert knowledge and practical use of Forecasting and Inventory Planning tools; i.e. Logility, SAP, or equivalent.

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Oversee team that is accountable for the procurement of spend across the region.

• Negotiate terms and contracts with suppliers.

• Focus is on providing exceptional service and communication, together with improving efficiency and transparency.

• Lead and manage a high performing team to support the delivery of exceptional service to our customers.

• Monitor team performance and conduct a regular review of and appraisals of goals set.

• Working with local management and central teams, support the identification of best practice and new processes across the region.

• Manage the order placement and delivery of regional warehouse operations and direct to customers.

• Drive efficiency gains in the operational processes.

• Working with Customer Services, Suppliers, Demand and the Global teams, identify and implement process improvements to improve costs and OTIF performance.

• In conjunction with various local and central teams, define special services and, where needed, support development activities with the procurement development, inventory and operations team.

• Drive best practice and standardization.

• Ensure purchase order confirmation dates are maintained by regular and effective expediting by the team members.

• Ensure delivery queries and supplier issues are managed promptly and communicated effectively.

• Ensure invoice price and quantity differences are managed effectively.

• Ensure that the team works in accordance with the approved company operating policies, procedures, practices and methods.

• Manage and professionally develop team members.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.  

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.  

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! 

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$127,500.00 - $212,500.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being perform