Strategic Sourcing Lead

Enovis•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a key member of the Foot & Ankle Medical Education Team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes. The Sourcing Lead is responsible for executing the overall strategy and tasks of the Strategic Sourcing Program. These tasks include supplier relationship development and securing targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability to support NPI, active production and strategic initiatives. This role focuses on finding and developing sources for the Foot & Ankle business unit. Additionally, the position will oversee the development and implementation of strategies that actively search for performance improvement and cost reduction opportunities by understanding customer needs, supply market trends, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, logistics, or a related field
Minimum three years' Sourcing experience in a related industry
Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device manufacturing a plus
Superb leadership and communication skills
Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to identify and prioritize short, medium, and long-term opportunities for supply chain optimization, performance improvement, cost reduction, supply chain stability, and growth-plan support
Research, identify and present “make vs. buy” and external manufacturing transfer opportunities to achieve optimal value in support of NPI and active production
Create, issue and manage RFQs.
Manage quote evaluations and final vendor selections
Create and communicate supplier scorecards with internal business stakeholders
Apply Project Management methodologies and frameworks to develop and lead cost avoidance and PPV generating projects
Actively seek and develop opportunities with new suppliers
Identify and implement supply chain risk minimization measures.
Work with suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency utilizing lean methodology
Define and track key performance indicators for supply base
Perform regular reviews of established procurement processes to ensure continual improvement
Negotiate supply agreements with key suppliers
Develop and execute sourcing strategy with support and consensus of cross-functional stakeholders; measure and report progress to leadership; adjust strategy as business priorities change
Lead supplier assessment and selection process; develop and maintain effective supplier relationships