Description :
Job Title Sr. Purchasing Agent
External Job Description MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Briefly, but specifically, list the
major tasks, responsibilities, major projects, decisions, etc. of this position.
? Responsible for sourcing, contracting, and purchasing the major and/or critical items used in research, engineering, administrative, or manufacturing operations.
? Support Hospira in all aspects of pricing, sourcing, and negotiating.
? Identify, develop, and implement improved and standardized buying practices to ensure adequacy of supply chain. Educate requistioners on the same.
? Act as an interface for suppliers and all Hospira locations including non-routine situations.
? Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement in supplier/Hospira interface.
? Identify, develop, and implement new systems that aid in the identification and collection of usage, prices, suppliers, etc.
? Seek innovative solutions for the procurement process, manage action plans and lead cross-functional teams.
? Develop raw material standard guidelines and updates.
? Administer confidentiality agreements.
? Meet regularly with internal customers to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
? Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (including but not limited to the FDA) and with Hospira Global Policies and Procedures.
? Interface with Hospira Global organizations (examples: planners, manufacturing, engineering, R&D, quality, accounting, legal, etc.)
? Identify the opportunity for and negotiate national/global contracts that will result in reduced costs.
? Responsible for performance management, coaching, and development of all supportive personnel (non-exempts).
? Seek and establish world-wide strategic leveraging opportunities.
? Lead in developing sourcing strategies.
? Develops and maintains a supply base that ensures the best value for quality, delivery, pricing, service, etc..
? Develops and maintains necessary files and records to maximize performance in completing job functions.
? Provides direction and support for non-exempt employees reporting to this position.
? Perform on-going analysis and cost reductions to ensure the lowest overall cost and highest possible value for dollars spent.
? Seek, develop, and establish business relationships with Hospira Global Preferred Suppliers.
? Encourage and develop positive relationships with key suppliers.
? Mentor individuals requesting purchasing expertise.
? Monitors and manages supplier performance.
? Monitors economic trends and market indices to communicate changes in pricing, supply, technology, etc., and develop appropriate strategies to position Hospira favorably.
Skills/Experience Education/Certification B.S. Degree
4-6 years purchasing experience
C.P.M. preferred
State IL
Site Lake County IL
Location/Building H4
Job Family Accounting & Finance
Job Category Full Time
Shift First
Start Time 8;00
Stop Time 4:40
Auto req ID 5061BR
