Job Offer: Procurement Delivery Manager
Location: Mississauga
Contract Duration: 1 year
Work Mode: Hybrid
Start Date: April 7th
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Why Join Us?
Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.
In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.
Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.
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About the Role
On behalf of our client in the Pharmaceutical industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Procurement Delivery Manager ready to take on new challenges.
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Your Responsibilities
As a Procurement Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Develop category strategies for defined R&D Clinical Laboratories services (Genomics and Genetics, Bioanalytics, Soluble Biomarkers, Flow Cytometry, Histopathology, Central laboratories).
• Execute operational sourcing requests in the Clinical Laboratories field, ensuring a focus on efficiency and the quality of customer service.
• Understand end user requirements and leverage the applicable category buying guides and sourcing knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the requirement.
• Conduct operational Business Partnering with specific stakeholders and in alignment with the respective Chapter/Functions in Global Procurement.
• Deliver Supplier Management activities for specific suppliers and in alignment with the Global Category and Supplier Management teams.
• Apply the sourcing process through the application of tools (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of operational sourcing activity, including the application of eSourcing tools.
• Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies.
• Ensure that Procurement operational targets and metrics on customer service are delivered.
• Track and monitor these metrics where required and escalate issues as they arise.
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Your Qualifications
Education/Experience:
• University degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience in Clinical Trial procurement or Life science related industry.
• Knowledge and experience in the Clinical Laboratories area and awareness of some of the adjacent commodities: Genomics & Genetics, Soluble Biomarkers, Bioanalytics, Histopathology, Flow Cytometry and Central Laboratories
• 3+ years operational procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, eSourcing and spot buying.
Key Skills:
• Business level fluency in English.
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind.
• Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired.
• Strong understanding of the R&D process within Pharma and/or Diagnostics, and knowledge of the related R&D regulations (e.g. GCP).
• Strong analytical, collaborative, communication and influencing skills.
• Comfortable in operating in an agile organization.
Personal Qualities:
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.
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The Astek Advantages
• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.
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Ready to Take on the Challenge?
Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.
