Manager Procurement role for Allianz Services India executing sourcing and contracting activities. Ensure alignment with global procurement governance and manage supplier relationships effectively.
About the role
- Principal Sourcing Engineer leveraging strong track record in supplier optimization and project management at Medtronic. Focus on delivering strategic decisions and managing business risks while enhancing supplier capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage comprehensive business cases, including project plans, major deliverables, milestones, and financial calculations, covering capital, direct, and labor expenses.
- Support the Supply Management team in identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities across key initiatives such as manufacturing transfers, Advanced Sourcing ideation program, VA/VE, and Value Stream Improvement.
- Lead and provide direction to cross-functional teams on project transfers, ensuring commitments are met through effective organization, leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, issue resolution, and execution.
- Develop and communicate project strategies, including budget development, detailed scheduling, and KPI tracking.
- Contribute to establishing objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets.
- Establish and manage a structured reporting framework to track and communicate project progress to stakeholders and management teams.
- Utilize project management tools and risk management techniques to enhance project planning and execution rigor.
- Develop and oversee Supplier Excellence programs, including performance monitoring, capability improvement initiatives, and strategic partnerships to strengthen supply chain resilience and quality.
- Evaluate supplier performance using Lean Six Sigma tools and key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, cost, and lead time.
- Collaborate with suppliers to assess capabilities, drive continuous improvement, and implement supplier development initiatives.
- Lead supplier engagement programs focused on innovation, cost efficiency, and optimizing supplier processes using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Cultivate strong supplier relationships and instill a culture of continuous improvement, advancing quality, cost, and delivery over time.
- Work with suppliers to implement best-in-class manufacturing and quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Champion continuous improvement programs within the supplier base, fostering collaboration, innovation, and alignment with organizational goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant product, process manufacturing, supply chain, and/or quality engineering experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant product, process manufacturing, supply chain, and/or quality engineering experience.
- 7+ years of experience in product, process manufacturing, supply chain, and/or quality engineering, leading cross-functional projects.
- Proven track record in successfully delivering large and complex product and/or supplier transfer projects on time, within budget, and a regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of supplier quality management, risk mitigation strategies, and supplier capability development.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- PMP certification.
- Experience in medical device technology.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams across different sites and geographies.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and managing Supplier Excellence programs, including performance metrics, scorecards, and supplier development initiatives.
- Broad knowledge of medical device development processes compliant with QSR and ISO 13485.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project for developing schedules, allocating resources, and establishing program budgets.
- Experience implementing supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and continuous improvement programs.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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