Manager, Procurement Supply Chain Operations

Manager, Procurement Supply Chain Operations Req ID #:  86591 Location: 

Erkrath, NW, DE, 40699 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. . For our Procurement team located in Erkrath, Germany we are seeking an experienced

Manager, Procurement Supply Chain Operations (m/f/d) . Responsibilities

Manage, lead and execute tactical site procurement, logistics and import/export personnel for various sites. Support site level operations and requirements in compliance with the Global Procurement Policy and Strategy. Insure site level buyers are a liaison between Global Category Managers and their local stakeholders to deliver optimal quality and service at the best price through global or regional suppliers whenever possible. You will report to the Sr. Manager Global procurement supply chain operations . The following are minimum requirements related to the Manager, Procurement Supply Chain Operations position:

This position would suit an ambitious, flexible and team-orientated individual who enjoys the selling process and who is motivated to achieve results. You will also be expected to have: Act as site level procurement resource for the site as well as managing German regional site level resources delivering site supplier management, requisition review, logistics support, sourcing, etc. to assure continuous improvements in quality, supply chain and service performance, and maximize the value to CRL. Utilize and manage procurement processes (category strategy, RFP, SRM, compliance, etc.). Support development and implementation of supply chain strategy to ensure the business operational requirements are met while complying with associated legal, regulatory and quality requirements. . Provide insights on procure to pay optimization such as development of regional/global centers of excellence, spend thresholds for buyer support. Liaise with Global Category Managers to ensure local/regional requirements are considered in

broader strategies as well as sourcing events and supplier relationship management. Track and report cost savings and performance measurements against goals for all sites in remit. Assist the enforcement of Procurement and Finance policy and procedures as well as regulatory requirements such as Sarbanes Oxley requirement through various methods including system controls. Assist in creation regional / site level process documents, SOPs and work instructions as required. Support SRM process and ensure all sites are complying with the requirements as part of the overall supplier management process. Ensure site level business partners are aware of procurement standards and processes Assure the success of sourcing projects with attention to detail and communication with local stakeholders. Skilfully negotiate agreements for local / regional purchases . Resolve disputes and commercial issues with suppliers in conjunction with category leaders (where relevant) and internal customers. Support various P2P optimization projects such as Supply Chain Finance, Standard Payment Terms, New Vendor Set Up Optimization, etc. Effectively communicate within and across departments and businesses. Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions. Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols]. Perform all other related duties as assigned. . QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a related discipline. Experience: 3+ years of related experience in purchasing, supply chain , including management and leadership experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure: CPM preferred, APICS certification a plus. Other: Strong oral and written communication skills in German and English and interpersonal, analytical, presentation, and negotiation skills required. Must possess in-depth knowledge of P2P systems and best practice and supply chains.

Comments:

This position requires occasional domestic and international travel. . What weoffer:

• an unlimited full-time position with varied, demanding activities

• a future-oriented global industries and company

• flexible working hours

• an active participation in shaping your field of activity in a motivated team . Are you interested?

Please apply under job ID 86591via our career portal https://jobs.criver.com/ with your application documents in English and your earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Charles River Laboratories Germany GmbH

Human Resources

Max-Planck-Str. 15a

40699 Erkrath

Email: RecruitBPS@crl.com

Phone: 0211 9255-356 (Michaela Klein), 0211 9255-407 (Jan Limbach)

About Biologics Testing Solutions

With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs.  Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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