Purchasing Manager

The Opportunity:

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries.

We are currently looking for Purchasing Manager spend to join our team in Gliwice. Role is responsible for delivering business results achieved through people and operational processes. If you are a professional who is interested in joining a world-class organization - let's talk

 

What we’re looking for

Minimum of 10 years of total related experience required - purchasing/logistics roles

Batchelor Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Management or related field.

Experience in managing small/medium size teams

Requires advanced knowledge of supply chain business practices and technical or operational skills related to the role.

Ability to engage stakeholders across organizations and build relationships cross functionally.

Pragmatic with ability to balance speed of execution against requested deliverable.

Proficient in Excel and SAP (Power Bi advantageous)

Excellent communication/presentation/analytical skills

Reliable and confident leading a team, follow strategic direction and drive change.

Excellent attention to detail and high-quality focus

Capable of leading department meetings and interact at director level and above when required

Fluent English language communication capabilities

How you will thrive and create an impact

Ensures team members have a clear understanding and receive training and comply with corporate or department policies, procedures, and standard work practices.

Responsible for influencing others to deliver results and drive change as well as engaging and or leading cross functional collaboration initiatives.

Manages a team within a department or organization to deliver operational results.

Oversees all aspects of day-to-day goal setting for operational objectives.

Supports in resolving all goods inwards queries regarding deliveries/stock/purchase orders as appropriate.

Acts as escalation support for managing the alignment of pricing.

Leads the delivery of team objectives on agreed metrics using TDM & ABS tools.

Supports the escalation of open PO service issues when necessary.

Co-ordinates with tactical support teams.

Liaises with the operations, product management, planning, and customer service teams to ensure all information regarding open purchase orders are communicated.

Attends & or chairs supplier operational and meetings when necessary, highlighting service issues and finding suitable solutions.

Attends and delegates attendance at supplier performance management reviews and hosts when requested.

Coach and develop professional and supervisory staff of direct reports.

Responsible for delivering training, providing employee coaching, and leading 1:1 career development discussion.

Responsible for leading and completing the annual performance management review process for direct staff and ensuring all leaders complete for the department.

Responsible for supporting process improvement initiatives, global standardization work, and ABS value stream mapping events

Ability to support executive level assignments as assigned with varying levels of complexity.

Our offer:

A modern enterprise in which our staff can build on a trustful and valued partnership.

Employment agreement with a stable company.

Remuneration based on performance and fulfilment of things we value; annual performance bonus; recognition awards.

Above-standard benefits (Kafeteria MyBenefit - more than a sport card; employee assistance program including legal, tax, personal, financial and mental health advice; learning platform; private healthcare etc.).

Development and training opportunities like business, technical and soft skills trainings

A multinational corporation which can offer engineers, technicians, chemists and professionals an exciting and extremely varied working environment.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

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