Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

ZOLL Medical Corporation • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This position the Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading the sourcing, procurement, risk reduction, and negotiation of assigned commodities. Identify, select, qualify, and manage suppliers to maximize the net value of the supply chain network. Net value optimizes the balance of risk, cost, quality, delivery, speed, and flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain required.
• MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience required.
• 3+ years of management or sourcing leadership including a proven record of achievement preferred.
• Project management experience required.
• MS Project a plus.
• Procurement experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent skills in negotiation, communication and analysis.
• Must be resourceful and independent.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Ability and willingness to travel ten to twenty percent, including international travel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on net value, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers to maximize net value.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets.
• Drive and execute cost reduction activities.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Review purchase order terms, claims, and contracts to ensure favorable value and conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees