Sourcing Specialist

TRIMEDX•Lafayette, IN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist will support the development and execution of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for assigned Categories within the TRIMEDX Supply Chain. Responsibilities include new supplier evaluation and monitoring, tactical sourcing support, delivering cost reduction initiatives, business process improvements, and supplier risk mitigations with focus on quality and compliance. The Sourcing Specialist will partner with the Category Manager ensuring superior supplier value delivery for all TRIMEDX. The Sourcing Specialist will help manage key suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management best practices such as contract management, scorecards, business reviews and other methods required to ensure the company’s best interests are served. The Sourcing Specialist will ensure all governmental, local laws and codes in addition to business ethics are adhered to when developing sourcing strategies, selecting suppliers, and supporting supplier contract negotiations. The Sourcing Specialist should have a customer centric approach and work to proactively provide solutions for all internal and external customers; and should exhibit strong communication and presentation skills to represent the department as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 5 or more years purchasing experience preferred
Customer service experience preferred
Ability to perform research and complex problem-solving
Proven experience and ability to simultaneously manage diverse functions
Ability to manage time and set priorities amidst multiple tasks and deadlines
Must have demonstrated strong written, verbal and presentational communication skills
Must have experience with process documentation and leading change within a team
Ability to present at meetings and represent Value Chain to other departments and be a team lead on special projects.
Ability and desire to train and mentor others and act as team lead when required
Must have strong team building, interpersonal and conflict management skills
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to develop and nurture trusting relationships with Suppliers
Demonstration of knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel
Strong background in data analysis and metric tracking
Ability to travel <10%
Associates degree or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the healthcare industries preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for products and services in alignment with organizational mission and business needs.
Employ working knowledge of contractual relationships and discount structures.
Manage new supplier requests to ensure sourcing strategy compliance and supplier quality standards.
Help manage suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management practices such as contract management, scorecards, business reviews and other methods required to ensure the company’s best interests are served.
Manage updates and accuracy.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional colleagues, and suppliers.
Align stakeholders through focused change management process.
Assist new and existing field operations in setup and understanding of the category management process.
Respond to internal customer questions concerning category management procedures and processes
Support internal customers and suppliers with supplier identification, contract information, and sourcing needs.
Must set a consistent example for Procurement Coordinators and Procurement Specialists and exemplify the company Core Standards.
Seek constant improvement for Supply Chain by participating in projects and meetings internally, with suppliers, and across the company.
Provide direction for Supply Chain regarding Supplier selection, internal processes, efficiency, accuracy, and other improvement initiatives.
Drive improvement initiatives in Quality, Reporting, Cost Reduction, Procedures, Supplier Audits, etc.
All other duties as assigned.