Sourcing Lead

Work Flexibility: Remote

What you will do:
Develop and implement strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives

Develop and implement processes to build a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization

Negotiate favorable long-term supply contracts and serve as the escalation point in resolving supplier challenges

Partner with Global Category teams in creation and implementation of global category strategies • Perform cost analysis and Mako vs Buy analysis as required. Support budget, cost roll and financial projection processes

Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses

Identify supply base risk, develop and implement mitigation plans

Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers

Support related cost controls and business strategy plans

Supports establishment and achievement of cost standards for annual operating budgets.

Supports development of scorecards and business reviews for key suppliers

What you need:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required

4 years of relevant professional experience required, experience in supply management highly preferred

Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience, highly preferred 

Influencing and negotiation skills

 Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services

 Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization

 Ability to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans

 Ability to read, interpret and translate engineering drawings preferred

Travel Percentage: 20%