Mgr I, Purchasing

Job Category: Business/Strategic Management Company: Baxter Healthcare Reference Code: 31455BR Mgr I, Purchasing Baxter International Inc., assists healthcare professionals and their patients with the treatment of complex medical conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease and trauma. The company applies its expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Provide input to management and develop the supplier management programs necessary to provide for continuous improvement in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the global supplier community, including price/cost analysis principles. Coaches direct reports and/or provides direction to team using general policies and management guidance related to the tasks and projects. Directly supports the procurement and disposition of materials in response to MRP and manufacturing requirements. . Review supplier performance reports consistent with agreed requirements to insure consistency with quality, service and delivery objectives. Assist in annual standard costing process and provide price forecasts. Maintain standard costing program to ensure positive PPV. Develop and educate the suppliers to the performance measurements and principles of continuous improvement consistent with Quality Leadership principles. Develop strong, ethical relationships with World Class suppliers and ensure that activities surrounding dealing with suppliers are conducted under the auspices of good business practices and consistent with the Baxter Code of Ethics. In conjunction with Corporate Purchasing, develops policies and procedures as part of procurement team to support operational efficiencies and maintain state-of-the-art activities, both tactical and strategic. Negotiates contracts, pricing/supply agreements, manages inventory and total cost agreements within dollar responsibility range and for presentation/ signature at senior level. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree; MBA desirable. Minimum 5 years of diversified procurement and operational experience in business, technical, and managerial functions. In depth knowledge of area of expertise. C.P.M. and/or A.P.P. desirable. Good oral, written communications, and presentation skills. Able to interface with multiple levels of management, including senior management at both procurement and business unit levels. As a global leader dedicated to building the best team in health care, Baxter offers competitive compensation and full benefits. To view other opportunities at Baxter, please visit our Careers@Baxter site. EOE M/F/D/V.