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%