Sourcing Manager

The Opportunity The Sourcing Manager is responsible for defining and executing multi-year category strategy roadmap on assigned component categories to include all facets of strategic procurement, including but not limited to: value creation, cost reduction, alignment with business strategy, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. Responsibilities: Implement category, negotiation, and sourcing strategies of assigned material categories in alignment with business and manufacturing short-term and long-term objectives Identify, analyze and develop the appropriate supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs, taking into consideration new technologies, end of life product cycles, and site localization objectives Direct and execute the negotiation and management of contracts/agreements for assigned commodities with medium to high risk and medium to high complexity Provide guidance and support to the manufacturing site(s) purchasing team for clear alignment on category strategy execution, supplier communications and messaging, supplier performance escalations, and other supply chain activities Develop clear risk identification and management strategies for short and long term with defined risk/benefit analysis in support of Supply Resilience initiative Perform analyses of costs related to labor rates, charges, time, and cost of materials Monitor supplier capability and performance to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, price, and other contractual commitments Maintain and promote sound relationships with extensive network of suppliers and business community. Connects other team members with potential suppliers Lead projects to ensure all procurement activities are performed as required Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback, continuous improvement, and innovation Develop cross-functional teams to understand and to document division-wide needs Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities Comply market condition information regarding commodities and suppliers and suggest/implement business strategy changes Responsible for the development of materials policies and procedures Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

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Qualifications: Required Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management. Strong experience in negotiating terms in purchasing agreements. In-depth experience in contract management. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to travel approximately up to 20%, including internationally.

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