What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Position Summary:Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job. Mainly works on supply chain challenges of diverse scope for Direct materials. Able to assess and advise other functions on improvements and risks. Applies best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products, processes or services.All About YouResponsibilities:Supports electronic Sourcing events in AribaHandles day to day transactions in SAPParticipates in standard contract negotiation strategy and developmentNegotiates at actual and forecast demand level e.g. future buy volume, rebates, price breaksContribute ideas and analysis to Manager to develop Procurement strategy and cost saving initiativesDrives and monitors short term and long-term plans with Suppliers Performs supplier and market research from a variety of sourcesAssists in the evaluation and selection of new suppliersApplies experience of dealing with Customers and Suppliers to help inform and support strategy development and supplier negotiationsManages non-strategic and strategic Direct supplier with low to medium complexity partsProvides qualitative and quantitative supplier feedback in addition to scorecard to ensure supplier performance against KPIDemonstrates ability to combine data from multiple sources in order to draw conclusions and apply when making decisionsEffectively analyzes the probability, control and impact of identified risksIdentifies and examines alternative courses of action before choosing an approachDemonstrates effective written and oral communication skillsIdentifies opportunities for improvement and implements compliant solutionsRequirements:A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specializationAble to provide sourcing recommendations that are backed up with facts and data Able to analyze data and identify solutions based upon facts and dataAble to co-ordinate and adjust own work tasks with others in order to meet deadlinesResolves short - medium term issues to meet deadlinesSelf-motivated, yet knows when to seek assistance from more senior procurement managementWilling and able to adjust to multiple and changing work demandsEducation:Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experienceIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
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