Description

Position Title: Procurement & Planning Manager, Integrated Supply Chain

Reports To: Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain

Department: Global Distribution

FLSA Status: Exempt

Scope of Role: Manager

Version Date: 2024.03.25

Job Code: PPISCMG

Job Grade: TBD

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position is responsible for management of external supplier relationships and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of components required for production.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and Lead Team of Buyer/Planners.
• Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company vendors.
• Manage sourcing and purchasing strategies aimed at reducing cost, minimizing risk, improving quality, and optimizing business processes.
• Develop RFQ’s, solicit quotes and analyze costs/terms.
• Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services used by the company.
• Work with company leadership to negotiate and finalize contracts with critical suppliers.
• Work with vendors to address quality issues.
• Identification and assistance in qualification of new vendors.
• Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured.
• Minimize interruptions to production schedules through effective parts and materials procurement.
• Establish and monitor supplier schedules.
• Build strong supplier relationships and serve as a main point of contact for all critical suppliers, staying up to date on open orders, statuses, issues, purchase volumes, changes in design/technology, contact information etc.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through audits and other performance metrics (on time delivery, quality, service, price). Ensure all supplier adherence to code of ethics/conduct.
• Ensure Supply Chain policies and procedures are followed and maintained in accordance with ISO certification and all state and federal regulations.
• Develop and implement cost-savings and productivity initiatives.
• Change order management to on-board new vendors and make necessary changes to existing parts.
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management through ERP and QMS systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to strategically plan for the company’s future while simultaneously executing tactical requirements of daily operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff.
• Working knowledge of GMP/FDA/ISO environments and requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
• The natural tendency to be proactive with a sense of urgency and prompt execution.
• Time management and organizational skills, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
• High level personal and professional integrity

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in Business or Engineering or related discipline (preferred) or
• Related degree and a minimum 5 years’ experience in medical device/FDA regulated environment (required)
• 1-3 years’ Experience with ERP systems.
• ISM certification (preferred).

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is based out of the company Headquarters in Durham, NC 
• This position may involve travel to vendor sites as needed, up to 25%.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Complete all company required training that is specified for the role, as defined by our compliance and training processes and protocols, which may be job specific or corporate/compliance related.
• Listen and communicate using both verbal and written feedback. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Maintain a high level of consistent cognitive function.
• Perform consistent keyboarding/computer use in a typical office environment for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day.
• Frequently move about the office.
• Stoop, kneel or crouch when maneuvering the office environment.
• Maintain a Valid US Driver’s License and sufficient documentation as required for US Travel.
• Maintain a Valid US Passport and have no international travel restrictions.
• Drive a vehicle and/or use other travel means as needed when travelling for company business.
• Lift up 50lbs at times. 
• Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or meet the requirements for a medical or religious exemption.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other duties, as assigned by their manager.