Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Fraser, MI)

Getinge•Fraser, MI

27d•$67,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

Represents the company professionally and ethically as a strategic purchasing representative. Promote a global Supply Chain to drive cost synergies with the full scope of Getinge Group to ensure competitiveness in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.

Requirements

Strong analytical, quantitative, and commercial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data, develop should-cost models, and support supplier negotiations.
Effective communicator with advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills and the ability to create executive-level analyses and presentations.
Highly organized, collaborative, and improvement-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
2–4 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in RFQ/RFP coordination, supplier research, and market analysis.
Proficiency in SAP (MM/purchasing and logistics modules) required, experience with SAP Ariba preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Ariba preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing research, including market analysis, supplier identification, and category assessments.
Coordinate RFQ/RFP activities, including supplier communications, response tracking, and evaluation support.
Develop market intelligence, fact packs, and should-cost analyses to support sourcing strategies and negotiations.
Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier financial health to identify risks and opportunities.
Maintain SAP supplier master data to ensure records are accurate, complete, and current.
Establish and uphold supplier data governance standards, including certifications, documentation, and performance records.
Support Ariba system administration, including user enablement, configurations, and data governance activities.
Support supplier relationship management initiatives by coordinating communication, tracking commitments, and maintaining documentation.
Provide analytical support for pricing negotiations and supplier commercial discussions.
Support initiatives related to supply continuity, dual sourcing, and strategic inventory planning.
Identify supplier and market risks and provide insights to support mitigation strategies.
Monitor supplier performance indicators and escalate potential continuity concerns.
Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S. and Worldwide medical device regulations (As applicable to your job function).
Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
Adopt the “Beyond Compliance Quality Culture” in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.