CONMED Corporation

Procurement

• Develop, maintain, and execute a Supplier Category Strategy aimed at ensuring continuity of supply and maximizing purchasing efficiency.
• Work to evaluate, mitigate or retire Supply Chain risk as appropriate.
• Research potential category vendors and compare their products, processes, prices, and services.
• Negotiate relevant contracts with category vendors and set up terms for pricing and delivery.
• Conduct market analysis, as appropriate, assessing how it impacts future supply needs.
• Solve on-going supply constraints; seek out additional opportunities within existing products/services (self-directed).
• Reporting of supply challenges as needed.
• Manage and execute the Supplier Selection process, working in collaboration with key business partners, ensuring new business is awarded in accordance to an established Sourcing Strategy.
• Consult with other department managers to coordinate programs and collaborate on projects of mutual concern.
• Serve, as required, on committees and execute assignments associated with the same.
• Visit supplier facilities to observe operations and discuss business relationships.
• Analyze specifications and determine the best source for procurement of product.
• Initiate cost reduction programs with suppliers.
• Develop strategies to leverage supplier relationships and their core competencies to find means for reducing manufacturing costs.
• Consult with and advise company personnel, at all levels when appropriate, on matters pertaining to the planning for the purchase of items and services.

Sourcing Manager - Metals