Procurement Manager managing indirect spend strategies and supplier relationships for Sonova. Responsible for cost-effective procurement aligned with company goals across North America in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Develop and adapt procurement strategies based on market trends and indirect spend categories.
Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable contracts and terms.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor procurement performance metrics.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with departmental and business goals.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external legal standards.
Lead end-to-end procurement projects and resolve process challenges.
Communicate procurement plans and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, marketing field background, highly preferred.
Minimum 5 year procurement experience with at least 3 years in Indirect Procurement.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Proficient in procurement tools (P2P, SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective communicator and team player with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments; international experience is a plus
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage*
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match*
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
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