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Novonesis · 12 hours ago

Procurement Manager North America, Direct Materials

Franklinton, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Novonesis is dedicated to creating biosolutions to address humanity's challenges. As a Procurement Manager for North America, you will lead a team to drive sourcing strategies that ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and sustainability across direct material categories.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyTest and Measurement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of 6 people Buyers and Associate Category Managers, fostering growth and high performance

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and sustainability goals

Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, and Quality teams to resolve raw material shortages and maintain supply continuity

Promote a culture of continuous improvement within Direct Procurement by driving process efficiency, implementing best practices, and ensuring operational excellence

Monitor and communicate Raw Material forecast data from multiple sources

Ensure appropriate Quality standards are in place for new & existing raw materials

Implement best-in-class procurement tools and processes to optimize efficiency and compliance

Resolve raw material shortages or supplier quality/ performance issues and develop supplier partnerships

Formulate dual Procurement Strategies to address risk and single source raw materials

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and global category managers to ensure strategic alignment

Represent Regional Direct Procurement in selected meetings and events

Qualification

Procurement managementStrategic sourcingTeam leadershipERP systems (SAP)Analytical skillsNegotiation skillsStakeholder managementContinuous improvementFluency in English

Required

BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field required

2+ years of people development and leadership experience

8–10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a focus on direct materials

Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving strategic initiatives

Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) related to Direct Materials, including demand planning, forecasting

Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Preferred

MS or MBA

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day

Company

Novonesis

Novonesis is a biotechnology company that provides transformative biosolutions for businesses.

Founded in 2000

Lyngby, Hovedstaden, DNK

5001-10000 employees

https://www.novonesis.com

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