Salary
💰 $97,446 - $148,763 per year
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and/or materials management or related
- Previous experience working within the metals and machining sourcing category group
- Previous experience in the medical device industry
- Experience managing contract manufacturer relationships
- Understanding of purchasing procedures, practices, and category management
- 20-30% travel
- This position is not open to employer based visa sponsorship