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Exact Sciences

Manager, Enterprise Sourcing

Madison, WI

Position Overview

The Manager, Enterprise Sourcing is responsible for the overall management of Sourcing Specialists and the management of critical suppliers supporting key functional areas. Areas of focus include building solid relationships with supply partners, supplier evaluation, supply risk management, contract management, contract and pricing negotiation, and technical understanding of business needs and suppliers' ability. The Manager, Enterprise Sourcing provides guidance to the team and cross functional partners on procurement elements of projects with an understanding of technical and business requirements and executes on procurement category objectives. This role leads a team that collaborates across the business to ensure business needs are being met by, ensuring product availability is maintained across all functions and entities to meet company goals.

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Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Leads the development of forward-looking plans to ensure supply chain risk mitigations are developed and executed, relating to sole sourced suppliers, contingency planning, and business continuity planning.
  • Engages team with cross functional partners to identify and evaluate backup and alternate suppliers based on business needs.
  • Develops and maintains key performance indicators.
  • Attends and assigns team members to cross functional meetings to support new product initiatives and product support.
  • Supports team in evaluation of supplier capacity and need for expansion.
  • Meets with critical suppliers on a regular basis to ensure contractual obligations are meting met or exceeded tough management of established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Supports maintenance and management of business review processes with critical suppliers.
  • Strong understanding of quality systems and application in supplier management.
  • Develops and continuously improves internal procedures for contracts in partnership with contract administration team.
  • Develops and continuously improves internal procedures for supplier management in partnership with supplier quality management.
  • Supervises staff; including, but not limited to, organize, and prioritize work, write/conduct performance reviews, train/develop, and manage work performance.
  • Communicates goals clearly to employees to ensure understanding and success in achieving them.
  • Motivates and inspires employees to do their best work through coaching.
  • Maintains morale and supports employee engagement initiatives.
  • Displays adaptability and ability to quickly help team manage changing priorities.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Ability to work set a working schedule that allows for flexibility that is hybrid in nature, working 3+ days a week in an office location.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
  • Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
  • Ability to work seated for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability and means to travel 20% between Exact Sciences locations and supplier locations which may include overnights and weekend travel.
  • Ability and means to travel 5% between Exact Sciences location Madison locations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a field related to the essential duties of this role.
  • 7+ years of experience in a supply chain management role or a field related to the essential duties of this role.
  • 3+ years of experience with SAP or other ERP system.
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile or other quality management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPSM or professional procurement certification.
  • Experience with contract management systems such as Conga, Merrill DataSite, or DocuSign.

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If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Exact Sciences, or if you may require a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Recruitment Coordinator at 608-535-8841 or email jobs@exactsciences.com.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company's affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.

Client-provided location(s): Madison, WI, USA
Job ID: Exact Sciences-R22-1104
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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