Procurement Agent (Indirect)

Who we are

At Roche, 82,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

The Position

Adhere to all procurement policies and procedures.  Implement supply chain strategies and plans consistent with overall department and corporate strategic direction in all day-to-day activities.  Responsible for maintaining compliance with FDA Regulations/QSRs; Roche Corporate Requirements and any other corporate Quality and SH&E directives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process approved purchase requisitions and places purchase orders for supplies, equipment, direct/indirect goods or services within authorized signature limits.
• Working under general supervision and guidance, assist in the development and qualification of sources to support the ongoing purchase of raw materials, tooling, production material, supplies, equipment or services at the most cost effective level while monitoring and ensuring that supplier quality, service and performance remains consistently high.  Conduct new sourcing, bidding and negotiations to meet business area requirements while supporting continuous improvement in terms of Quality, Service and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Works within assigned material groups or center of excellence (CoE) to identify and select suppliers based on their ability to comply with all corporate specifications and requirements.
• Working under general supervision and guidance, and as assigned, conduct site visits to current and prospective supplier locations.  Periodically meet with representatives of the business areas to discuss and review their supply and service needs.
• In conjunction with internal partners, implement defined metrics that measure performance and reinforce / advance the effectiveness of the procurement organization and the working relationship with the business areas.

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Formal Training/Education: BA / BS with strong logistics, business or financial emphasis or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.CPM, CIRM, or CPIM accreditation preferred. Experience: Entry level position. 2 years relevant strategic sourcing experience preferred to include:  purchasing, negotiating contracts, contract management, supplier development and supplier qualification / certification with a BS/BA degree.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills (oral & written) with the ability to present supply concepts at the business level.
• Ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration.
• Project management skills.
• Commodity and supplier knowledge in the specific required area.
• Knowledge of general contract law, UCC/EU, risk assessment and market pricing.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office applications, SAP, and other project management and financial applications.

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