Senior Manager, Procurement

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At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the Director of Supply Chain in the Procurement/Planning department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews MRP output derived from customer orders, MPS, service forecast, upgrades, etc. and ensures that purchase orders are placed in time to support.
• Manages department employees, as well as BPO resources assigned to the department
• Provides leadership and development of procurement strategies that align with company objectives, ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of materials aligned with company’s Supply Chain goals and objectives for quality, delivery, cost and working capital.
• Participates in change management, ECO, Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Regularly monitors and reports on departmental KPIs and program initiatives.
• Regularly reviews vendor master changes to validate SOX compliance.
• Reviews and plans for major product changes and new product introductions to ensure effective implementation
• Develop and implement visibility and predictability tools/dashboards
• Develop relationships with suppliers, establish performance metrics, ensure compliance with terms and conditions and evaluate supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement on ERP tools and processes.
• Responsible for reviewing excess and obsolescence (E&O) and executing appropriate actions, teaming with Finance, to ensure minimal financial adjustment.
• Maintains Approved Supplier Listing (ASL) and make recommendations for changes in status (approved, conditional, blocked, etc.).
• Drive best practice sharing globally across functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Operations Management, or related field required
• 8-10 years as Manager, Materials in related industry
• Experience in motivating and leading others.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance programs (ISO, FDA) and quality systems regulations,
• Excellent understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their manufacturing related processes, and production floor process flows.
• Above average problem-solving skills, including proven experience in use of problem-solving models. Demonstrated success in implementing best practices.
• Strategic thinking ability to develop long-term procurement and planning strategies that align with business goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with cross functional team members.
• Excellent verbal, written, and teamwork skills.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.
• Experience in SAP or SAP S/4 HANA preferred
  
  
  

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.