Job: Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Jobing Description

The Sourcing Specialist has responsibility for leading sourcing of materials and services leveraging corporate and regional spend by assembling and leading a cross functional commodity team, developing RFPs, reviewing and analyzing proposals and bids, and negotiating and securing executive approval of procurement strategies to maximize financial benefit to the company. This role is also responsible for negotiating effective, implementable contracts with appropriate terms and conditions, meeting all legal requirements. Other duties include promoting compliance with all corporate procurement policies and procedures and the use of best practices for all aspects of procurement.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for identifying new potential suppliers, manufacturing sites, design partners and low cost regions and leading the supplier selection process, interacting with sector and divisional teams as required.
Perform ongoing assessment of sourcing alternatives by defining and using request for proposal (RFP) and request for Quote (RFQ) processes.
Prepare recommendations for sourcing based on robust decision analysis, risk analysis, supplier evaluation and RFP & RFQ responses.
Project leadership for transfer activities within the supply chain managing deliverables for effective transfer of designs, manufacturing or other services.
Conduct research across spend or product categories to assist in the quantification of selection, savings targets/cost down activities.
Support SOW, contract management and terms implementation for supplier agreements.
Lead supplier qualification activities including audit support and other QMS requirements.
Develop product and technology supply chain roadmaps for NPI products with R&D and Franchise teams.
Support lifecycle management decisions and support franchise team and executive reviews.
Work closely with the NPI team to establish BOMs, qualified suppliers and scalable production handoff supporting supply chain for new products.
Lead developing and preparation of quarterly KPI reports.
Support supply chain managers in efforts to develop and execute supply agreements with suppliers.
Assist in developing and implementing local sourcing strategies with Sustaining Supply Chain / Purchasing, and supporting MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) procurement strategies.
Facilitate ongoing supply chain management, decision analysis, risk management and maintain associated data and reporting processes.

Basic Qualifications

BA/BS in the areas of Engineering, Supply Management or Business
5 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management in related areas including purchasing, service contracting, negotiations, and contract development.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SAP and Business Objects, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in the supply chain.
Strong business ethics and compliance skills.
Demonstrated negotiation skills for multi-million dollar design, development and supply agreements and contracts.
Medical device sourcing experience, knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA regulations and experience with GMP s is required.
Strong leadership ability, strategic and analytical skills, advanced project management and financial analysis, contract knowledge and ability to interpret legal documents preferred.
Ability to travel as required supporting supplier management activities.
Excellent communication, presentation and conflict resolution skills desired.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Physical Job Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.