Summary of Position:
o Be a key team member of the Contract Manufacturing (CM) Supply Management organization. with strong detailed & analytical skills to negotiate & influence stakeholders to deliver the best results with timely resolution of critical issues.
o Engage with Operation to understand the forecast drivers for hardware and disposables to drive proactive supplier and CM management to better anticipate demand.
o Work with turnkey supplier to full implementation for each supplier as a Finished Goods supplier.
o Drive cost reduction activities and finalize agreements. Perform cost analysis on data received from RFI/RFP’s. Analyze supplier cost structure by understanding the cost elements in supplier prices. Negotiate cost value supplier and follow up on material and inventory liability.
o Obtain purchasing cost benefits that meet quality and planning requirements
o Review costs, quotes, payment terms, budget items
o Create supplier succession plans when single sourced, work with ERP system such as SAP Ariba / Priority
o Suppliers Business review and participate in Suppliers and contract manufacturing audits and evaluations
o Place Purchasing Order (PO) and execute purchasing process for Inventory and general Items.
Essential functions:
o Individual Contributor, work in a matrix team environment
o Interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
o Purchasing negotiation skills
o Customer oriented approach. Strong customer focus and understanding of the medical market and standards
o Excellent interpersonal relationships and cross-cultural respect across the organization (CM group, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering)
o Proven ability to multi-task managing skills with experience running global project. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects and to get results through others.
o Technical (Mechanical, Electronic and Optic) background and experience. Demonstrated ability to quickly interpret an extensive variety of technical information and find resolution to an issue quickly.
o Demonstrated understanding and application of financial planning and analysis.
o Understand quality, safety & regulatory compliance requirements, knowledge of global Quality System requirements and ISO13485 requirements: procedures, guidance documents, risk-based approach.
o Strong drive for results and creative problem solving
o Good English communication, talking & writing,
o Microsoft Office experience, Word, Excel, PP
o Priority system knowledge
o At least 5 years' experience as buyer in industrial company