Associate Sourcing Manager in Endoscopy Division optimizing supply base and managing supplier strategies. Driving cost excellence through collaboration with cross-functional teams in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Join a high-performing team that’s transforming how we source, scale, and optimize world-class products
Lead world class supply base performance and cost optimization for current products
Partner closely with New Product Sourcing, Category Management, and cross-functional teams to drive quality, delivery, and cost excellence
Stay ahead of market and technology trends, determine supplier strategy, and help build a best-in-class global supply base
Lead cost reduction performance for responsible categories
Drive supplier development initiatives to improve delivery, quality, and overall performance
Lead cross-functional teams in structured supplier selection and sourcing decisions for current products
Negotiate long-term agreements and statements of work
Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers while managing seamless business transfers when needed
Use data analytics to uncover opportunities that enhance supply base performance and cost
Execute continuous improvement initiatives across department and division
Build strong supplier partnerships that support operational excellence and strategic growth objectives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field
6 years of experience in supply chain, operations or engineering
Demonstrated ability to lead effective relationships, internally and externally
Demonstrated excellence in cost reduction, including ideation, activation, & execution
Ability to lead difficult conversations and negotiations with suppliers
Demonstrated ability to leverage data and analytics to identify optimization opportunities
Experience delivering supply base optimization in areas of delivery, quality, and cost
Contracting experience of medium level complexity
High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure
Adept in conflict resolution
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in fast paced environments
Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team
Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risk in order to make solid decisions despite ambiguity.
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