Team Leader - Procurement NA

Avantor is seeking a Team Leader for the Procurement NA Team. He/ She plays a key role in overseeing team operations, provides supervision/ support to the team, and delegates work based on the skill set of each team member.

The purpose of this role is to lead in all activities under the scope of procurement within the MAU division, providing guidance and support for all team associates.

What we’re looking for 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Experience: Previous experience of min 5+ years in the Procurement domain.

How will you thrive and create an impact:

• Oversees day-to-day procurement operations by supervising a team of operational procurement associates, ensuring smooth execution of procurement processes and activities.
• Sets daily operational objectives and priorities for the team, reviewing their work to achieve procurement plans and desired outcomes.
• Responsible for delivering against Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to drive operational and execution PO management targets.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement by making adjustments and recommending enhancements to procurement methods, ultimately increasing the procurement processes efficiency and effectiveness.
• Resolves issues within the procurement function by analyzing relevant data and factors to make informed decisions.
• Participate in supplier operational meetings, contributing to suppliers delivering on service and performance requirements.
• Engages with internal teams, such as finance, portfolio, sourcing, and/or broader supply chain teams, and external contacts, including suppliers and vendors, to foster understanding, provide support, and ensure collaborative success in achieving procurement goals.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

• Any degree - preferably Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Material management or equivalent advantageous
• Previous experience in purchasing or supervisory role
• Previous team supervision/management experience - min 3-5 years experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Strong team leadership capabilities and can set the benchmark for ‘best practice’
• Excellent telephone & email etiquette
• Dependable and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality focus
• Excellent communication skills as dealing with staff, management, intercompany and suppliers
• Professional maturity in terms of drafting internal and external correspondence
• Capable of chairing department meetings and organizing conference calls when required
• Ability to give presentations when required
• Ability to mentor and participate fully in the induction of new starters

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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!

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