Senior Global Indirect Sourcing Manager

Teleflex • Morrisville, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Global Indirect Sourcing Manager position is a critical commercial leadership role that will serve multiple business units and a diverse mix of sites within specific regions (North America, Mexico and the European Union), while ensuring compliance to various corporate level-initiated activities. The position will drive and support Global Operations, while developing and implementing strategies for indirect materials and services that will reduce cost, improve quality & service levels, and mitigate risk to the overall enterprise.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or a related field (MBA preferred).
• CPM or similar accreditation preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing regional procurement groups and/or efforts of diverse teams (preferably with a medical device manufacturer or large manufacturing-based organization).
• Familiar with FDA, cGMP, and ISO quality system requirements for a diverse medical device manufacturer.
• Experience and comfort in delivering solid sourcing performance, while executing in a remote management and team-based environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication (written & verbal), and presentation skills and abilities are required.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office products, and web/voice conferencing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global indirect sourcing strategies and budgets for assigned categories that leverage the global spend of the enterprise to ensure proper economies of scale are achieved.
• Develop relationships with key personnel in strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders/customers.
• Host regular teleconference/in-person meetings with suppliers.
• Host Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Support site procurement teams on material shortage/service outages/escalations.
• Support SQE teams with the resolution of supplier quality related and engineering issues.
• Provide purchasing and sourcing support to multiple legal entities, business units, and departments including Professional Services, Corporate Services, Finance, Facilities, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Human Resources.
• Lead contract negotiations, establish supply & service agreements and lead dispute resolution with our supply base.
• Support the implementation of all other business critical supplier documentation - Quality Agreements; LSAS; Conflict materials.
• Identify CIP/Process Improvement opportunities with suppliers.
• Support NPI team on the identification and on-boarding of new suppliers in support of new projects through RFP's and cost analysis.
• Maintain an ability to generate and evaluate alternatives, analyse data, reach logical conclusions, and formulate recommendations for management review and consideration.
• Support all corporate level purchasing related activities for the region to ensure compliance with internal procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Comprehensive hiring process

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree