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Creates measurable and specific savings by conducting various activities involved with purchasing of (Please note, this is expense purchasing or indirect, not manufacturing related) goods and services in accordance with Galderma purchasing guidelines and policies.

The function of this position will be to implement sourcing strategies and perform procurement operations in alignment with various departments such as Sales, IT, HR, Marketing or Finance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned

Conducts research to identify & support cost saving opportunities utilizing Galderma purchasing strategies including: total cost analysis, identification and validation of vendors, strategic sourcing, and enforcement of purchasing policies.

Coordination of activities within purchasing system to report and analyze spend data; identify and review potential cost saving opportunities and define purchasing contracts

In conjunction with internal client and legal team, negotiates and reviews contracts and agreements.

Assists in the development of Requests for Proposals including writing, issuing, reviewing and consolidating RFP responses as well as identification of suitable suppliers.

Develops business cases to sell cost savings projects to internal clients.

Initiates, leads and/or participates in Strategic Sourcing projects.

Functions as the procurement/market subject matter expert for assigned market in order to work with internal clients to understand their business drivers and align Purchasing objectives to support client goals

Develops relationships with major market suppliers (and internal client)

Assists in development of other purchasing team members

Works with Finance/Accounting teams to address reporting requirements

Works with manager to create training and distribute information to educate employees concerning purchasing policies.

Four year degree in business or similar subject.  MBA preferred.   Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in a sourcing or purchasing specialist role.  Three years must be ‘indirect’ as opposed to manufacturing related.  Experience with Oracle Purchasing system a plus.  Proficiency with Windows PC and MS Office software required.  Designation as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is preferred.  Must demonstrate ability to develop, issue and evaluate complex RFP’s for services as well as products while leading/participating in cross functional sourcing teams.  Must be a market expert for one or more functional areas such as: IT – Hardware, software licensing & support; Marketing – research, advertising, PR, media; HR – insurance, relocation, recruiting; or Sales Operations – Fleet, help desk, technology tools.