Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Shoulder Innovations•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Shoulder Innovations (NYSE: SI) is advancing shoulder care through disciplined innovation and a strong values-driven culture. Our work is more than developing innovative shoulder solutions - it’s about how we show up for patients, teammates, and one another every day. Here, people are empowered to take ownership, elevate one another, and tackle meaningful challenges in an environment that values truth, teamwork, and doing things the right way. Ready to make an impact in orthopedics? Let’s grow together! We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist who will leverage their expertise to help drive our continued growth. The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management plus 5+ years of Supply Chain Experience in a regulated environment (Medical Device preferred). As a Senior Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining supplier relationships, planning and issuance of purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance levels, and overall inventory management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and a minimum of 5 years purchasing experience required, experience in a regulated industry (specifically med device) preferred
Previous ERP software experience required, NetSuite experience preferred
Knowledge of legal terminology and language relating to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts
Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with inventory management and optimization
Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes or methods
Strong working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

Responsibilities

Develop and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and ensure the availability of high-quality materials and services.
Lead the supplier evaluation, qualification, and sourcing process, including conducting market research, negotiating contracts, and establishing long-term partnerships with reliable suppliers.
Assess potential risks in the supply chain and apply effective risk mitigation techniques, such as diversifying suppliers, implementing contingency plans, and continuously monitoring market conditions.
Collaborate with cross-functional product launch teams to ensure timely and successful introduction of new products, providing procurement expertise and support throughout the development and launch phases.
Lead and manage high-priority business projects and implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Communicate and negotiate with suppliers on pricing, quality, and delivery to build strong relationships and strive towards cost saving opportunities
Purchase parts utilizing multiple system tools
Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenses
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency