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Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for the tactical and strategic execution of procurement activities at the site level. This role oversees a team of buyers and ensures the timely sourcing of raw materials, components, and finished goods required to support production and business continuity. The Procurement Manager serves as the primary liaison with key suppliers, ensuring alignment on quality, delivery, pricing, and performance expectations, while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation within the supply base.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, and equipment for production use. 
• Directs the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives. 
• Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at desired levels.
• Monitors supplier performance.
• Reviews and approves purchases as approved by management.
• May participate in negotiation of major contracts involving large dollar amounts.
• Develops and or modifies policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. 
• Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of suppliers.
• Monitors change order executions and necessary dispositions.
• Active role in purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels. 
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. 
• As needed presence at suppliers to assess and ensure compliance and stability.
• Success measured by supplier quality performance, on time delivery performance of suppliers, and efficient change orders

Budget managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Conflict management
• Timely decision making
• Business acumen

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• BS degree, or equivalent, with minimum 7 years of materials management experience, or MBA, with five years of experience.
• APICS certification preferred.

nternational Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements: 

• <5% of time

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $130,000 to $155,000.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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