Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Getinge•Greenville, RI

2d•$115,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This key position in the Procurement department is responsible for developing and executing long term procurement strategies, focusing on cost savings, value and risk mitigation. This position promotes a global and local supply chain to drive cost synergies to ensure competitiveness in terms of quality, cost and delivery. Also, this position manages a team of buyers.

Requirements

Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment, be well organized, take initiative, be flexible
Must work well under pressure, work effectively with all levels of the organization and be able to facilitate resolution of complex issues
Demonstrated ability to apply sound procurement practices and principles and provide solutions to procurement and purchasing issues
Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, finance or related field. Master's degree preferred.
A minimum of five years of experience managing a team of buyers
A minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, materials management, production planning, or other related activities
Solid experience with contract negotiations
Experience in a regulated industry like Life Science or Bioprocessing (cGMP and ISO 9001) is preferred
APICS or ISM Certification ideal
Epicor experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day workflow for the department
Supervise team members, delegate tasks and ensure adherence to policies
Develop sourcing strategies to include analyzing spend to understand current state, obtaining business requirements from key internal clients, leading cross-functional teams, and conducting market research,
Execute sourcing strategies to include identifying and leading cross-functional teams, developing and managing the sourcing implementation plans, and performing all business-related functions of the sourcing initiative, and negotiating contracts
Manage supplier relationships through development and tracking of key performance indicators in alignment with quality policies that drive adherence to contractual agreements, continuous improvement and innovation
Contract life-cycle management (e.g. renewing expiring contracts, updating pricing annually, etc), scanning the marketplace for changes and managing any known or potential business impacts and developing risk mitigation plans
Develop and foster relationships with preferred/critical suppliers to ensure clear communication, create an environment of partnership, and agreed-to contractually committed levels of service, quality, delivery, and cost
Continuous department process improvements through analysis (e.g. enhancements to the sourcing process, development or revision of key sourcing procedures, documenting processes, etc.)
Serve as backup to the buyers, as needed
Serve as a backup on the Change Control Board for review and approval of customer part changes
Serve as a backup on the Supplier Change Control Board for the review, impact analysis, and approval of supplier change controls