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Job Description
Who we are
You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.
We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.
If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.
Join Sonova. Create sense.
Aurora (IL), United States
Procurement Manager- Prof. Services & IT Americas
Aurora, IL | United States
Procurement Manager - Professional Services & IT Americas
In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing.
Sonova is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to support procurement activities in the areas of HR, Professional Services, and IT across all Sonova companies in the Americas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying effective procurement strategies, managing supplier relations, and ensuring cost-effective purchases that align with company goals and standards. The role will co-manage a spend of 100MUSD across all Sonva business units and companies in the Americas.
More about the role:
Strategic Procurement Planning:
Implement procurement strategies in the assigned categories.
Analyze market trends and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.
Supplier Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve favorable conditions.
Knows local supplier market in the respective categories
Cost Management:
Continuously seek cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
Monitor and report on cost-related performance metrics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with various departments to understand their procurement needs.
Ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall business objectives.
Policy and Compliance:
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and legal standards.
Stay updated with relevant regulations and market changes.
Project Management:
Lead and manage procurement projects from conception to completion.
Address any challenges that arise during the procurement process.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Present procurement strategies and results to senior management
More about you:
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally in the area of Professional Services.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
P2P and SAP Experience
Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact wholesale.HR@Sonova.com
What we offer:
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)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO, floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust... For full info follow application link.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.