Site Manager - Indirect Procurement - Facilities & Engineering

Location: Clayton NC

Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1940 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols' activities focus on fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 75 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed product designed to improve human health. Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.grifols.com

Summary

Reporting to the Director Indirect Procurement for Indirect Procurement Facilities and/or Engineering the Site Manager - Indirect Procurement - Facilities & Engineering is responsible for implementing and developing the strategy jointly with Category Leaders. This role involves controlling and coordinating the daily activities of the category team to ensure the fulfillment of tactical and operational objectives.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Implement the category strategy.
• Coordinate daily activities of the category team.
• Ensure fulfillment of tactical and operational objectives.
• Identify and address operational issues promptly.
• Manage category budgets and financial performance.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Engage with suppliers to negotiate terms and improve procurement processes.
• Assist the Category Manager with specific tasks.
• Ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Provide technical and detailed support for decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all category activities.
• Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in the implementation of new tools and technologies.                 

Functions and tasks

• Strategy Implementation: Execute the strategic plans set by the Category Leader.
• Team Coordination: Oversee daily activities and ensure team alignment.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on category performance.
• Issue Resolution: Quickly address and resolve any operational issues.
• Cost Management: Monitor and control category expenses.
• Supplier Engagement: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills/Qualifications/Education Requirements:  (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
• Must have knowledge and application of work standards (GMP, PNT, INS, BPL, etc...) according to defined procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.                                                                     
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making.  

Nice to haves:                                                 

• Has the mindset and behaviors that are aligned to working in a global pharmaceutical company where compliance, reputation management and the highest ethical standards are at the heart of our values
• Experience with a Facilities, Engineering and/or MRO spend portfolio
• Understanding of category management development, contracting, RFX processes
• Influential skills to partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Demonstrates successful track-record of driving performance across a complex matrix within a global enterprise and can influence and optimize operating models for his/her functional area
• Ability to influence strategically, solve problems using conceptual and analytical thinking and constructively work through conflict
• Familiarity with the latest research and market trends
• Multilingual

*Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.  Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels within the United States.  Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:[[cust_building]] 

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