Manager, operations and procurement job description

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
Job Title: Co-op, Procurement

Department: Direct Material Procurement

Manager/Supervisor: Anthony Bellomo

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Insulet Corporation is an innovative medical device company with the mission of improving the lives of people with diabetes through our revolutionary Omnipod Insulin Management System.

Position Overview:
The Procurement Co-op will support Insulet's category managers and specialists in the Direct Material Procurement Group. The candidate will work with cross functional teams from Supply Chain, Supplier Management, R&D, Quality and Manufacturing, as well as our suppliers.
In this position you will have the opportunity to experience international business and manufacturing processes by interfacing with Insulet suppliers and contract manufactures globally.
An ideal candidate will have the desire to learn about and work in an innovative, fast paced environment in the medical device industry.

Responsibilities:
The candidate will:
Purchasing Support All Categories(Tooling & Production) Supply Planning PO support Supplier Management SupportProcurement Spend Data collection Cost Reduction Pipeline support CBOM costing support Process Improvement ProjectsOther tasks and projects as assigned

The candidate is expected to learn on the job about the functionality of our medical device.

Education and Experience:
Candidates for a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering.Previous Co-op experience or internship.
Preferred skills and Competencies:
ERP systems and manufacturing processes experience is desirable Strong communication & organizational skills Ability to prioritize Effectively work independently and collaboratively Outstanding customer service Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint required Minimum GPA of 3.0

**Insulet has implemented a COVID-19 vaccine policy that requires Insulet employees that work on-site to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test weekly.

WestRock makes consumer and corrugated packaging solutions that give our customers a winning edge in the global marketplace. We partner closely with customers on everything from beverage packs and pizza boxes to trigger sprayers and fragrance pumps to paperboard used for a wide variety of packaging and shipping containers. We consider ourselves to be part of their team - as we strive for continuous improvement together.

We expect to win as a company and lead the industry by achieving success together with our customers, employees and investors.
**Procurement Co-op - January-May 2023 - Atlanta, GA or Richmond, VA**

**Career Opportunity:**

We are actively looking to fill several six-month co-op positions within our Procurement organization. Located in either our Richmond, VA or Atlanta, GA corporate office; you will work with various functions within Procurement and will be a member of a Procurement team. This position is a strategic sourcing role participating in sourcing projects and ad hoc analytics in support of the category management function. To be successful, you need to be motivated, smart, and focused. As a co-op within our program, you can expect to gain experience within the areas of Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiating, Data Analysis, Business Acumen, and Communication.

**What you need to succeed:**

· Work as a member of the Procurement team by conducting analyses on spend data, contract histories, and analyzing data for bidding and sourcing initiatives

· Design and assist with RF(x) templates and events, utilizing an e-sourcing tool and coordinate the communication and supplier responses

· Data mining and cleansing

· Build relationships with category managers and facilitate frequent communication related to sourcing initiatives, data analysis and implementation

· Provide a critical level of support on general and special projects, financial analyses, problem resolution and other business/ analysis related needs that affect Procurement

· Ability to read proposed contract terms and extract information

· Clearly articulate their understanding of each project and results of analysis to a variety of business leaders and decision makers

· Support various on-going projects that may include project leadership, detailed analysis, benchmarking, process mapping, organizational redesign, and business case development

· Support a global perspective for all supply chain related functions

· Actively engage in supply chain related projects and utilizing academic knowledge

· Present project results to the Executive Management Team

**How you will impact WestRock:**

· Support various on-going projects that may include project leadership, detailed analysis, best practices benchmarking, process mapping, organizational redesign, and business case development.

· Support a global perspective for all supply chain related functions.

· Actively engage in supply chain related projects and utilizing academic knowledge.

· Present project results to the Executive Management Team.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor 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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

The Procurement Operations Manager will be responsible for the governance, creating, implementing and managing procurement processes, policy, metrics and operations. He/she will work on continued spend analysis and tracking, establishing and driving KPIs, and ensuring Veeam procurement is aware of/following/setting latest trends. This role work with all procurement related technology suppliers, such as Coupa, to provide our team with the best possible systems.

•Own and improve upon our corporate spend analysis platform, including recommendations of a best in class 3rd party spend supplier
•Identify improvement opportunities in the 3rd party spend structure
•Establish KPI's, vendor scorecards and management oversight for business partners
•Drive internal audit process
•Build and own corporate procurement metrics/savings dashboard
•Complete ongoing internal and industry benchmarking and ensure Veeam procurement is aware of / following / setting latest trends
•Work closely with Veeam Corporate Information Systems (CIS) team to ensure procurement and finance systems are working well
•Assist with new supplier onboarding and/or existing supplier changes via our Coupa & NetSuites platforms
•Lead communication and training of procurement related initiatives for the business
•Act as a PMO for procurement leadership for special projects as needed
•Support Finance with 'closing' activities/data needed from Coupa
•May perform other duties as needed to drive organizational success
•May manage direct report employees

Responsibilities

An ideal candidate would be experienced driving transformations, rolling out new processes and tools, with a good understanding of running a budget, costs and costs savings implications tied to running a budget

3+ years of related experience in procurement High experience with P2P software such as Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua or GEP Demonstrate mid-management level communication, relationship management, and influencing skills Understanding of procurement spend management and categories, financial models, costs, etc. Demonstrate procurement market awareness, ability to complete supplier and industry research and provide recommendations based on findings Proven ability of strategic thinking with an emphasis on process, policy, data and communication Ability to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, work across business units, participate in cross-functional team projects, and respond quickly to management requests Ability to collaborate and build relationships with other functional areas of the organization, working in a matrixed global environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, project managerial and interpersonal skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Economics

This role reports to the Sr. Director, Procurement & Travel

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Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.