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A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future. Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need. For more information, please visit Brief Job Description To manage the procurement organization within West Chester with the primary function of providing value added services in procurement, delivery of goods and services to site customers at the site and ensuring alignment & collaboration between sites & Global groups. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the individual contributes to the result of the facility through the definition of goals, compliance with budgetary objectives, Human Resources management, and participation in site safety programs. Job Responsibilities Provide a vision and strategic direction for procurement function to a team of professionals working cohesively at the site. Responsible for other hi-impact projects and initiatives across the network that might need management, strategy guidance. Maintains productivity and focus in an environment of ambiguity. Able to work with people in diversified environments (cultures, functions, unique reporting relationships). Communicates effectively within a matrix organization. Strong understanding of business operational processes, procedures, workflows and business operations in order to support procurement goals. Establishes and maintains communication and linkages with Category Leaders (at the site as well as global); provides appropriate feedback on service and quality issues; is the primary liaison between site and the center-led Category Leaders; surfaces issues and opportunities on a timely basis. Effective at selling ideas, services and solutions to others at different organizational levels and functions. Builds a compelling business case to support initiatives. Understands the methodology, process and guidelines for conducting and implementing an efficient/effective sourcing project that is aligned with global policies and procedures. Identifies and develops criteria to monitor procurement performance using financial fundamentals. Leads or assists on the resolution of key supplier issues, new products launches and risk mitigation and site-specific productivity initiatives. Understands & identifies cost drivers & opportunities to reduce costs for site transactions. Creates a baseline cost and subsequent validation of benefits. Responsible for generation, consolidation & submission of budgets, projections and occasional strategic plans for the West Chester Manufacturing site. Develops effective key supplier relationship management in a way that builds mutual respect, trust and drives performance. Reviews performance and drive improvements by utilizing metrics. Demonstrates strong negotiation skills using strategic sourcing principles and a fact-based approach. Can respond appropriately to unanticipated situations. Understands systems and their implications to the operation and strategic impact on the business. Leverages technology to implement goals and objectives. Responsible for achieving alignment with department heads to ensure purchasing is involved at an early stage to influence buying decisions and optimize negotiating leverage; focuses on the development cycle and demand management. Works with department heads to identify new opportunities, play a cost savings/avoidance proactive role and involves Global Procurement for overall strategy & alignment; seeks ways to improve overall service performance. Assumes a proactive role in the site leadership team to ensure that all of customers' buy is going through purchasing and/or subject to the disciplined strategic procurement