Aurora (IL), United States
Procurement Manager Indirect Spend America
Who we are
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. To enable a life without limitations, we – through our core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Connect Hearing, and Advanced Bionics – develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry. Our talented and committed employees all over the world know they contribute to something greater than themselves – they create sense.
The Way We Work
At Sonova we value our employees and prioritize their well-being. We believe people do their best and most innovative work in an inclusive environment that provides opportunities for engagement and collaboration across teams while offering flexibility in how work gets done. We designed our work model team by team, empowering teams to customize a working environment that balances individual team needs with business outcomes. By offering work options, we foster more flexible and individualized time management, contribute to a healthy work-life integration, increase employee satisfaction, build meaningful partnerships at work, and calibrate productivity to acknowledge you have a life outside of work. Sonova has chosen a HYBRID WORK MODEL- Customized by team that keeps our employees motivated and engaged.
Sonova Values
At Sonova, we come to work every day knowing that continuous innovation across all disciplines, our shared engagement as a team and our responsible approach to all things we do, brings the delight of hearing to millions of people: to hear better, to listen to music, to communicate effortlessly with friends and loved ones, and to fully enjoy life with all its great variety of sounds. In doing so, our shared core values reflect the corporate culture that defines and unites us as a company across all brands and regions.
- We Care -- We care for our employees, customers and consumers, as well as our shareholders and society.
- We drive innovation -- We courageously pioneer new ideas and approaches to come up with impactful innovations, to delight customers and consumers.
- We strive for excellence -- We act with agility. We aim to excel. We are continuously working on improving products, services, processes and skills, to realize growth.
- We take accountability -- We deliver on our commitments. We take accountability to provide outcomes in agreed quality and time, always acting with integrity.
- We build the best teams -- We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place.
Procurement Manager Indirect Spend
Purpose of role: This role is integral to the management of all aspects of indirect spend across North America. The ideal candidate will be responsible for devising and implementing 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.
Our Offer to You:
- Improving the quality of life of millions of people suffering from hearing loss
- A challenging and motivating assignment as part of a dynamic team
- Modern mindset and processes, accommodating flexible working conditions
- Opportunities for further responsibilities and support for further training and development
- A company that values diversity and inclusion
- Sonova’s outstanding opportunities and career growth
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement Planning:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies across various indirect spend 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
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
Travel up to 20%
Education and Skillset:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a generalist role
- 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
- Experience working with international companies highly preferred
- P2P, SAP, Microsoft office experience with Ariba highly preferred
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
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
Health Benefits and Perks:
- 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 Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups
*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.