Great People Making Lifesaving Products

We are currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our highly skilled, dynamic team.

Nortech Systems is a global leader in digital connectivity and data management engineering and manufacturing for medical device, aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We are a low-volume, high-mix global manufacturer with centers of excellence in United States, Mexico and China. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher level assemblies.

Nortech Systems is a global market leader in digital connectivity, data management, engineering and manufacturing. Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for the U.S. military. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We’re very proud of our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

Are you an innovative, forward-thinking leader looking for a leadership opportunity that utilizes your Supply Chain background? Do you have a passion for product development and delivery; and have a direct impact on the success of new product projects? Do you love managing projects and client relationships? Or, is managing people the next goal in your career? If so, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

The Strategic Sourcing manager will manage and coordinate all activities and functions as relates to Global Supply Chain Management including, however not limited to, procurement, planning and negotiations for materials, supplies, equipment and services, materials distribution, shipping/receiving, production and resource planning and scheduling, supply contract negotiations, etc. in addition, this rle will directly supervise employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Managerial responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities:

• Manages contractual relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, while developing strong relationships with internal leaders to ensure that material requirements, lead time, operational constraints and performance requirements are met.
• Negotiates with suppliers, vendors, carrier services, for goods and services and best possible pricing and service guarantees; assists Global Supply Chain team with their negotiations as needed.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier/vendor agreements for legal correctness, price and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Improves the supplier/vendor base for critical materials and inventory turnover and
• Remains current on market trends with competitors and suppliers and maintain procurement pipelines with alternative vendors to ensure corporate standards are maintained in accordance with required margins, and customer specified suppliers.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops a system to evaluate supplier/vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure adequate quality, price, delivery and service.
• Recommends and enforces Global Supply Chain Policies.
• Responsible for creating, monitoring and distributing Global Supply Chain and Materials report cards, supplier/vendor surveys, supplier/vendor complaints, etc.
• Works to improve supplier/vendor/carrier on time delivery.
• Responsible for supplier/vendor visits both internally and drives improvements in cost, quality and delivery and will develop new supply sources where suppliers, vendors, etc. are not meeting agreed upon terms.
• Ensures appropriate shipments of national and international orders and of all hazardous materials.
• Plans, directs, and monitors activities within the Materials Department to ensure attainment of Company goals and customer on-time delivery requirements.
• Works as part of management staff group to perform upper management functions such as strategic planning and budgeting.
• Manages financial consideration for inventory and procurement transactions to meet or exceed.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts according to federal and state.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow per manufacturing needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; or 6 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful candidates for this role have experience leading and supervising a team of highly skilled Sourcing professionals and technicians as they provide technical resources to address our customers challenging medical device development programs. These programs include complex electromechanical systems from mobile health devices to implantables.
• Knowledge of medical device Regulations (examples: 21 CFR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 9001, etc.). is desired.
• This position is hybrid but will require time in the Maple Grove office on a regular basis, and potential travel to the Nortech Minnesota Plants. 

What Nortech Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• Hybrid work environment
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement

Nortech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Substance Free Workplace

Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.