Strategic Sourcing Manager | Doylestown, PA

of the more strategically important projects in the PMO portfolio to ensure the project goals and objectives are met and stakeholders are satisfied. Strengthen SP’s PMO by leading initiatives to implement project management best practices within SP. Mentor and train project managers and project coordinators A majority of the PMO’s portfolio are “production” projects for engineering, fabrication, assembly and testing of food, drug and chemical batch process capital equipment and sub-systems within the domestic manufacturing facilities of the company and, as needed, at specific job sites worldwide.

The PMO’s portfolio also includes other types of high-profile projects: R&D projects which

support or expand SP’s portfolio of products Strategic projects which focus on cultural, process, or business transformation IT projects which provide new or improved technology infrastructure, systems, or business applications CAPEX projects which involve investments in facilities, machinery, or non-IT infrastructure This position reports into the Manager of the PMO.

This position will rely on a strong ability to be successful in a matrix organization where project team members report into their own functional teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the successful delivery of a portion of the PMO overall portfolio. Position is up to 30% travel to SP facilities, vendors,

or customer sites required. Some travel may be foreign. Tracking and reporting of key project information.

Main point of contact for project stakeholders, including SP’s customers and end-users. Work closely with nearly every department within SP including sales, portfolio management, estimating, engineering, service, manufacturing, and management. Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills Education and Experience A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree from a four-year college or university; or five to ten year's related training and experience in a technical, engineering, or science oriented field; or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Five years of project management experience with experience in the following areas: Projects involving manufacturing and fabrication of engineered equipment. Projects for high-profile R&D, strategic, IT and/or CAPEX. Projects involving field installations and commissioning of equipment on-site. Working directly with end-users and contractors in a commercial capacity. Presenting and interacting with executive management on a regular basis. Continuous improvement and change management of business processes. Preferred Experience Experience with medical or life sciences industries, lyopholization, fill-finish production lines, FDA process validation, GDP, GAMP documentation, and/or machine controls integration is a strong plus but not required.

Project Management Skills Able to prepare project schedules, from high-level estimates to complex gantt charts Able to understand and maintain project cost reports of varying details and complexity Able to work with stakeholders to clearly define scope Able to manage project changes and minimize scope creep Able to work efficiently and manage time to meet commitments Able to logically break down projects into manageable parts Able and willing to quickly learn new subjects to support changing project needs Able to manage stressful situations and ask for help when needed Able to influence and negotiate effectively internally and externally All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include: Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts Report defect in any equipment or protective device Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks Attend all required health, safety and environmental training Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor Assist in investigating accidents/incidents Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct Why join SP?

We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives.

We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision. We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays. You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth. We respect each other and foster a collaborative work environment. We innovate and are open to change. We are responsible, accountable and act with integrity. WE LIKE WHAT WE DO! EEO and Affirmative Action Statement: SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, interaction, gender identification, interactionual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U. S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

of customer applications and workflows and market trends, managing the product lifecycle, backssing market feasibility of new product opportunities, and working closely with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of the product strategy to drive revenue, margin, and brand growth.

This position is remote and will require monthly travel to our Warminster, PA and other facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Product Lifecycle Management: Identify new market opportunities for the use of portfolio products and develop strategies to pursue them backss new product development ideas for technical and market feasibility Prepare business case to recommend prioritization of development efforts versus

other proposed and existing projects Brings new products to market to support market needs as well as internal growth strategies, defines customer new product requirements Monitor and report on product line revenue and profit performance on a monthly basis.

Develop strategies to improve revenue growth and EBITDA expansion. Maintain a strong knowledge of competitors’ products, price, service offerings and market activities so that counterstrategies and tactics can be developed quickly to protect and grow market shares Propose and lead portfolio rationalization activities Serves as “Voice of Customer”: Maintains in depth knowledge of the company’s overall product line and competitive landscape

for key markets Conducts research to understand customer needs and product requirements for key markets Provides “voice of the customer” feedback to internal teams regarding product performance and future product development Brings new or recurring product performance issues to the attention of operations and/or the management team and advocates for timely resolution Forecasting & Pricing: Provides input to internal stakeholders regarding current product sales, market trends and large sales opportunities to assist with development of short and long-term product sales forecasts and production planning Sets appropriate product prices for existing and new products through use of market research, competitive price data, review of production costs and anticipation of demand volumes Product Strategy and Collateral Development : Works with commercial team to develop product sales strategies to grow product market share Develops messaging, market positioning and collateral to support new product launches and campaigns Provides content for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives and proposing marketing strategies Develop and maintain database of competitive positioning information including SKU cross references, pricing comparisons, and product differentiation summaries EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum 1-3 years of prior product management experience with scientific/laboratory products BS/MS in Life Sciences or Chemistry (preferred) or MBA Experience with thermal management equipment, evaporators, or freeze dryers is a plus Strong financial and business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand, analyze, draw correct conclusions, and formulate clear strategy and initiatives Must be a self-starter with the proven ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with high attention to detail and excellent follow-through Outstanding customer focus with the proven ability to effectively and professionally interact and communicate (both verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers at all organizational levels Experience in developing novel growth strategies for complex product portfolios and effectively communicating these approaches to executive management Experience managing the lifecycle of a range of different product types from ideation through launch, growth and maturity, to their formal deletion Broad knowledge of the life sciences market, with depth in certain market segments; includes a network of customers and other third parties that can be drawn upon to achieve given tasks more readily Must be flexible with the ability to travel up to 25% (primarily domestic) as required LANGUAGE SKILLS & REASONING ABILITY Average verbal and written communications skills in the English language are a minimum.

Must be able to write reports, effectively present information and respond to questions, and write technical correspondence to colleagues and customers. Is able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is normally performed in both a typical interior/office environment and the plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and is frequently required to sit; use both hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner. Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include: Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts Report defect in any equipment or protective device Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks Attend all required health, safety and environmental training Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor Assist in investigating accidents/incidents Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct Why Scientific Products?

The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization.

Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career. We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth EEO and Affirmative Action Statement: SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, interaction, gender identification, interactionual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.

S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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