Senior Manager, Sourcing (Endoscopy)
Publication date:
29 September 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:San Jose
What you will do-
As the Senior Manager, Sourcing Endoscopy Business Unit, you will provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities for the Endoscopy business unit. You will obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. You will also have responsibility for leading cross-functional efforts to develop and implement strategic commodity plans that include cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base and optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation, and may include responsibility for cross-divisional, group-wide, and/or global strategies and initiatives. You will be a resident expert in strategic sourcing and procurement practices and serve as a mentor to others.
Additional responsibilities:
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Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives
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Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required
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Negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements
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Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
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Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc.
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Ensure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets
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Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews
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Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, and service, as well as cost
What you need-
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Bachelor’s degree - required (Master’s degree - preferred)
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10 years of relevant experience - required
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International sourcing and Healthcare supplier management experience - preferred
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Experience operating in a highly regulated industry - preferred
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Working knowledge of ISO13485 standards and requirements - preferred
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Proficient in basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite applications, Oracle, SAP, Agile - preferred
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Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, and/or CSCMP - preferred