Gore Medical Procurement Leader

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals fostering a collaborative performancedriven and ethically responsible work environment
• Partner with procurement leaders to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational goals focusing on cost efficiency supplier performance material quality ontime delivery and risk mitigation
• Evaluate and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure they meet Gore Medical business strategy needs and escalate to the highest levels of supplier management
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to improve pricing secure advantageous terms and quality standards
• Work closely with crossfunctional teams including planning R&D production and business teams to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations internal standards and company policies particularly regarding safety quality and traceability of materials
• Collaborate with finance and Supply Chain Leadership on managing and tracking procurement budgets reportingon cost savings supplier performance and other key metrics
• Work closely with internal stakeholdersincluding clinical finance legal and compliance teamsto align procurement activities for new projects launches and technology upgrades with organizational needs and priorities
• Stay abreast of market trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes to continuously improve procurement practices
• Implement supply chain risk management strategies and conduct a costbenefit analysis for procurement risk mitigation decisions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement within the medical device or related healthcare industry with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment with clear understanding of equitable practices
• Proven track record of negotiating and managing supplier contracts and driving cost savings and process improvements including the use of shouldcost modeling
• Proven track record in leveraging ERP data and metrics for a proactive approach to procurement improvements. Examples such as: cost savings goals inventory driven to appropriate levels material pricing controls and links to contracting system and terms. Experience from organizations running SAP is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of both direct and indirect procurement processes including materials components equipment and services
• Strong understanding of medical device industry regulations including FDA ISO and other applicable standards
• Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence crossfunctional teams
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a datadriven approach to decisionmaking
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience of crossfunctional experience in Engineering R&D or other Supply Chain function
• Preferred certifications include CPM CPSM CIPS MCIPS

This position requires access to exportcontrolled areas and information. Candidates must be U.S. persons as that term is defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). The term U.S. persons includes resident aliens (greencard holders) as well as certain refugees asylumholders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC 1255a.

This role requires ongoing access to U.S. hospitals and compliance with facilityspecific access policies (which may include a requirement to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated with one of the COVID19 vaccines) vendor credentialing requirements including drug screening background checks immunization and training.

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada with appropriate approval and compliance with Gores hybrid working policies from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall wellbeing. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for profitsharing. Learn more at believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives ideas and experiences we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race color religion sex gender national origin ancestry age status as a qualified individual with a disability genetic information pregnancy status medical condition marital status sexual orientation status as a covered veteran gender identity and expression and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drugfree workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories e.g. arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

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