Indirect Procurement Category Lead

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Lead who is is responsible and accountable for providing procurement solution expertise and delivering maximum value ensuring efficient, smooth operational flow in the procurement of indirect goods and services. Primary focus will be on Facility Operations, MRO, and Research & Development across multiple manufacturing, Lab, and office locations. This individual will build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders across various locations to support local needs and requirements. Simultaneously, this individual will coordinate with the global and regional category leads to align and deploy a category strategy that helps to deliver optimal business value to the sites and the combined business. Must comply with, and assist internal stakeholders and customers with, corporate policies and procedures related to the function. This role interacts with all levels of the organization and across multiple functions and regions. Therefore, this role must possess strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills, and ability to accommodate multiple time zones. This position can be based in Rochester, NY, San Diego, CA, or considered for remote work within the US.

• Contract Negotiations: collaborate with business partners on negotiation strategy, lead the negotiations with vendor and managing the contract redlining process, engage other Ortho subject matter experts regarding special contract terms.

• Sourcing: lead the entire sourcing effort including RFx solicitations, proposal evaluations, supplier selection and contracting.

• Category & Sourcing Management: Lead the entire sourcing effort including RFx solicitations, proposal evaluations, supplier selection (including onboarding) and contracting.

• Develop/Foster supplier partnerships across the company. Understand business/operation issues cross-functionally, communicates the consequences to Ortho Leadership and develop proposal to mitigate / resolve the challenge

• Supplier Management: business reviews, manage underperforming suppliers, identify continuous improvement opportunities.

• Contract management, project tracking, savings reporting, supplier evaluations and assessments.

• Use of SAP and ARIBA and PowerBi for spend analytics

• Ensures compliance with all government, financial, environmental, and labor regulations as required including cGMP and FDA regulated industries

• Review and analyze spend data and benchmark using industry research

• Fostering relationships with all levels of QuidelOrtho's R&D, Legal, Facilities, Operations Management, Project Management to deliver supplier strategies that achieve optimal value, pricing and service performance.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Internal Partners: Business Fields, Regional Marketing, Quality, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Ortho Care, Technical Ops, Ortho Manufacturing Sites - deliver supplier strategies that achieve optimal value, pricing and service performance.

External partners: Developing strong mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers to meet technical and cost objectives while minimizing risk exposure.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement is required.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to concisely summarize complex information and adjust information based on audience.

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP and Ariba.

• 10% travel (domestic and international), depending on supply base and business needs.

• Procurement experience in operations, compliance or sourcing preferred.

• Knowledge of manufacturing, finance, legal and regulatory preferred.

• Prior Lab/R&D and/or Manufacturing experience preferred.

The work environment is representative of both an office and manufacturing setting.

No strenuous physical activity. General office environment with some time spent in warehouse and manufacturing areas. Some travel required depending on assigned project(s), up to 30%. Flexible work hours required to meet project deadlines.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is 94,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com .