This position will be responsible for leading and managing the Procurement function across the Diagnostics and Genomics Business Unit. The position will be responsible for strategic procurement activities across the Business Unit (BU) and for supporting tactical site procurement teams to ensure that the divisions business objectives are met. The position will work closely with all levels of the organization both within the BU, as well as coordinating with Group Functions, including Group Procurement and Finance.  To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to capably perform each of the following functions:  Setting strategy and objectives for the procurement function.  Setting strategy and objectives for the procurement function.  Driving procurement excellence programs, including:  Standardizing and streamlining processes  Identifying and accomplishing savings opportunities while maintaining quality, compliance, and service levels within the Supply Chain  Establishing, monitoring, and improving procurement Key Performance Indicators to supervise the health of the business  Ownership of supplier negotiation, supplier agreements & contract management, including supplier risk management (in collaboration with SQM for Quality aspects of supplier risk management)  Supporting tactical site procurement teams, and ensuring adherence to group and BU procurement policy and procedure.  Establishing and leading category management across the BU, and responsibility and/or support for assigned group level category management  Perform other duties as the need arises, or assigned by management, to meet business needs  
