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Sonova Group · 1 day ago

Procurement Manager Prof. Services HR & IT Americas

Aurora, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Sonova Group is seeking a Procurement Manager Generalist to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This role is integral to managing all aspects of indirect spend across North America, focusing on implementing effective procurement strategies and managing supplier relations.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies across various indirect spend categories

Analyze market trends and adapt procurement strategies accordingly

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers

Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve favorable conditions

Continuously seek cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality

Monitor and report on cost-related performance metrics

Work closely with various departments to understand their procurement needs

Ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and legal standards

Stay updated with relevant regulations and market changes

Lead and manage procurement projects from conception to completion

Address any challenges that arise during the procurement process

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Present procurement strategies and results to senior management

Qualification

Procurement strategiesSupplier managementAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsProcurement systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam playerAdaptabilitySelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; advanced education a plus

5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a generalist role and with international exposure

Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical/problem-solving skills

Proficient in procurement systems (P2P, SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities; effective team player

Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to perform in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts

TeleHealth options

401k plan with company match

Company paid life/ad&d insurance

Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)

Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage

Legal/ID Theft Assistance

PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)

Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Hearing aid discount for employees and family

Internal social recognition platform

Company

Sonova Group

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Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss.

Founded in 1947

Stäfa, CH

10001+ employees

http://www.sonova.com

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