Director, Strategic Supplier Management & Procurement

Job Description

Develop enterprise Procurement systems, tools, and processes to deliver materials, goods, and services to the Company worldwide, using a data-driven approach and a Total Cost of Ownership mindset. Create a global organization structure that provides strongest local service and accountability to manufacturing, R&D and other enterprise functions. Develop integral relationships with key partners such as Planning, Finance, Facilities to provide best in class services delivering highest overall value to the Organization. Job duties:

• Develop and manage suppliers strategically to support the growth of the business.
• Partner with suppliers for increased supply chain efficiency, improved cash flow management and strategic initiatives that benefit both parties.
• Develop suppliers as strategic partners, integrating them within the business goals and objectives.
• Develop a high-performance team of Procurement professionals, focusing on developing skillsets and careers.
• Drive efficiency and consistency in the use of system tools and data. Rely on data and create transparency.
• Bring a strategic mindset to identifying and mitigating risk in the supply base. Organize and drive cross-functional efforts to solve operational issues.
• Create metric- and data-driven processes that focus resources on highest value-add to the business, such as supplier selection, performance management, and procurement strategies.
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with JSOX and other financial regulations.
• Create processes that balance efficiency and rigor in key processes such as Supplier Selection, Request for Proposals, and price negotiation.
• Demonstrate ownership as a strategic member of the Global Supply Chain Management team, sometimes taking on tasks or responsibilities outside of immediate functional scope. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of professional experience in procurement.
• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience.
• Expert knowledge of ERP, purchase order/payment systems, and MRP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical acumen within medical device implants and delivery systems.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

• MBA
• Strong organizational skills and experience developing procurement processes in a medium-large size operation. Demonstrated ability to work closely and profitably with a broad set of stakeholders: Finance, Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing functions.
• Extensive knowledge of the procurement and materials management fields.
• Working experience with SAP and Ariba.
• Experience networking with the supplier base that supports medical device implants and delivery systems.

EEO
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