This role is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes. Alongwiththe dailyfunctions,the positionwill place purchase orders and be tasked to find costsavingsandimprove efficienciesforthecompanywiththeaimof supplysecurity,quality,betterpricing,accuracy, process improvementandvalue.

Essential Duties&Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets and follow up on any issues related to those orders.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply challenges which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports when required.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, SOX requirements, existing company policies and procedures.
• Support product internal requests adding the required guidance, with a close interaction with Supply Operations and Manufacturing, and review and communicate the impact on capacity plans.
• Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns, in particular when there is a risk of supply which could prevent the organization meeting customer demands or where there are over capacity concerns
• Acquire and maintain a technical understanding of the industry and products purchased.
• Work with Accounts Payable department and internal customers to ensure timelines of vendor payments and resolutions of problem PO's/invoices.
• Other ad hoc analysis and projects as deemed appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

Interaction

Work closely with the other business partners including accounting/finance team, manufacturing operations, supply operations, quality, R&D vendors, and consultants.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience required, preferably within the medical device industry
• Proficiency in MRP systems required
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field desirable

Qualifications

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeableto performeachessentialdutysatisfactorily. The requirementslistedbelowarerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/orabilityrequired. Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiesto performtheessentialfunctions.

• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Commercially and financially aware
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Able to travel to other site locations and suppliers as necessary
• Creative and analytical with ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multi-project and multi-product manufacturing industry
• Excellent communication skills and work in a cross-functional environment

Physical Demands:

Whileperformingtheduties ofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtosit,talk,movebetweenspaces,reach withhands andarms,andstoop. Closevisionandtheneedtofocuson the computerscreen,useofhands,fingers,and wristtotypeonkeyboardandmanipulatemouse.Willneedtoliftandmove boxesofpaperandbindersweighingup to20pounds.

WorkEnvironment:

Typicalofficesetting,staffincubicles, the noiselevelismoderatewithconsistentprinter,telephoneringing,and conversation. Employeeislocatedincubiclesetting.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave