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Purchasing Manager, Purchased Finished Goods
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States
Austin, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Purchasing Manager overseeing strategic procurement and global supply chain initiatives for purchased finished goods, driving inventory optimization, cost savings, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials, with leadership of a procurement team and focus on strategic planning balanced with operational execution in the healthcare/science/industrial environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing/supply chain in global distribution or manufacturing environment
- APICS, CPSM or equivalent professional certification preferred
- 3-5 years of people management experience leading procurement teams
- ERP systems experience (E1 preferred) and MRP processes
- Experience delivering cost savings and process improvements
- Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies
- Supplier relationships management and contract negotiation
- Analytical and data-driven decision making
- Inventory optimization techniques (JIT, consignment, global distribution)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in life sciences/pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Cross-functional collaboration and matrix leadership
- Project management and change management capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement analytics tools
- Clear communication and presentation skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Demonstrated leadership qualities: integrity, accountability, and focus on results
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