Supply Chain / Procurement Manager

Quality Tech Services, LLC • Bloomington, MN

1d • $100,900 - $151,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain / Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing purchasing and contract negotiations for goods and services (components, materials, subcontracted services, and MRO) to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply for the organization. This position is responsible for managing the team to ensure material availability and effective material planning, while driving strategies that support short- and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or other related field
• 7 years of experience in a procurement, supply chain, or sourcing role in a manufacturing setting
• Leadership experience
• APICS/ASCM Certification
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

• Medical Manufacturing Experience
• Epicor experience
• Contract negotiation knowledge and experience
• Continuing Education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Responsibilities

• Own and lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for procurement improvements and implement strategies to achieve identified improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, performance evaluation and risk mitigation.
• Broaden and deepen relationships with existing and new suppliers while driving efficiency and cost reductions.
• Provide leadership for supplier development efforts to optimize value and quality excellence to support our growth efforts into the medical market segments.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all processes of the Supply Chain.
• Select vendors who will provide consistently superior quality and delivery.
• Improve and maintain proper supplier quality controls.
• Drive inventory reductions through the creation of kanban, supplier-managed inventory and inventory consignment programs.
• Manage materials and subcontract activities to support demand, manage inventories to provide competitive lead times for our customers while minimizing our investment and risk.
• Develop and recommend purchasing policies for the organization.
• Manage the maintenance of records of purchase, delivery dates, vendors, costs, and other resources.
• Approve plans to work out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and customer service to drive effective strategies.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the purchasing team, including timecard review and performance plan review.
• Assist in expanding the company culture to one of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Participate and drive programs essential to company success (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).
• Assess and improve written procedures and SOPs related to the purchasing function of the Company.
• Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs.
• Partners closely with operations, engineering, quality, and sales to deliver strong performance to meet customer commitments.

Benefits

• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax health savings account
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level