Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager leading sourcing processes across LATAM for Medtronic. Focusing on logistics and supply chain strategies to enhance healthcare access and equity.
Responsibilities
Managing the end-to-end sourcing process across the LATAM region for Supply Chain categories
Identify and nurture talent
Create value across ~$150M in annual indirect spend in the region
Engage and influence multiple stakeholders to adopt and implement strategies
Work independently and build strategic relationships with key suppliers
Develop and implement strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage
Achieve (year-on-year) value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, cost
Perform RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value
Lead contract negotiations
Provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
Build multi-year (at least 2 years) pipeline to support planning process
Assist in Supplier Stratification activities
Gather Market Intelligence and trends for relevant categories
Gather internal and external benchmarks in a systematic manner to support sourcing efforts
Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement
Follow governance processes and Purchasing Controls systems to ensure compliance
Educate and train stakeholders on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Ten years of relevant experience in Logistics Sourcing or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Logistics Sourcing
Prior experience in Supply Chain & Logistics or Logistics Sourcing
Prior leadership experience
Fluency in Spanish and English
Strong negotiating skills and training
Knowledge using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge of working in FDA regulated industries
Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) is advantageous
Understanding of underlying economics of Supply Chain
Proficient in MS Excel and PowerBI is advantageous
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