Commodity Specialist

You are responsible to manage an intermediate group of commodities, activities included but not limited to sourcing and supplier qualification, drive cost reduction to achieve PPV targets, negotiate favourable terms and conditions so as to achieve lowest total cost of ownership, carry out periodic business reviews and supplier audits and help develop commodity strategies and supplier relationship.  In addition, this incumbent needs to support new product introduction and product transfer activities.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Manage a commodity group specific to a manufacturing plant or region. Initiate and follow through cost reduction programs including total cost bench-marking, identify opportunities and execution.
• Carry out periodic price and contract review / negotiations with suppliers. Actively manage work flow in SAP and ensure that all price agreements are appropriately loaded.
• Supplier Management activities which include New Supplier On-boarding, Supplier Agreement or T&C Checklist, Supplier Periodic Business Reviews, Scorecards and Audits.
• Support and interface directly with management, manufacturing engineering, R&D, product marketing, and project management teams for new products, transfer products and sustaining product improvement programs.
• Develop and manage sourcing strategies enabling Low Cost Sourcing and off-shore sourcing to create supply base with ability to support the manufacturing strategy as well as customer satisfaction.
• Ensures services are delivered on time and meet quality standards. Identifies and resolves potential supplier problems.

What You Bring:

While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills. If you have experience that aligns with the responsibilities of this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ other related Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic procurement or purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of casting, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding and precision machining manufacturing processes
• Ability to reach a solution with limited direction
• Supplier management and negotiation skill and experience
• Good communication, analytical skills and pro-activeness
• Familiarity with commercial terms and conditions
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
• Collaboration and teamwork

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is our people, and this is the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. We’re proud to offer comprehensive medical plans and insurance, flexible benefits, wellness programs, extensive learning and development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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