Director, Instrument Supply Chain

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years weve earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.

Our broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions made available thanks to ongoing investments in research positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the Diagnostics Specialist.

Why Join Diasorin

• Impactful Work: When you join Diasorin you become part of a team thats dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care making a meaningful difference in the world.

• Global Reach & Innovation: Our work transcends borders. Joining Diasorin means collaborating with colleagues from all over the world expanding your horizons and contributing to global healthcare solutions at the forefront of the diagnostic industry.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We believe in the strength of diversity and our inclusive culture reflects this commitment. We value your unique perspective and offer a supportive collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team: If youre passionate about innovation diversity and making a positive impact on healthcare Diasorin is the place for you. Were looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and drive healthcare solutions forward.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team thats shaping the future of diagnostics Join Diasorin and become a catalyst for change in the world of healthcare. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey toward a healthier more connected world. Together we can make an impact!

Job Scope

The Instruments Supply Chain Director is responsible for managing the daily and long-term strategy of the instrument supply chain to ensure availability of products to customers while maintaining a pre-stablished level of service and spending budget. Ensures resources inventory and materials are in place to deliver instruments to domestic and global customers.

This highly skilled professional should have the ability to execute a longer-term strategy to optimize our supply chain processes while also being excited to dig into immediate tactical needs.

Position will be reporting to the VP of Operations LTG and Instruments

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise areas spanning commodity managers Buyers Planners Receiving Inventory Material Handling Shipping and Transportation Logistics totaling 25 team members
• Through global partnering drive long term cost savings and value improvement projects that deliver a win-win value to the company and suppliers
• Direct strategies for global direct and indirect spend to improve profitability asset utilization inventory levels and payables performance.
• Assess external market trends and conditions to identify opportunities and risks in managed spend categories. Structure analysis of spend to enable informed decision-making. Ensure sourcing efforts leverage market intelligence should-cost modeling and TCO analysis.
• Partner closely with R&D in the new product development process. Develop a process to screen qualify and select most appropriate supplier for the procurement of materials and supplies in accordance with product specifications by end users.
• Draft review update and negotiate supplier terms and conditions and maintain active agreements and contracts for all products and services in accordance with company policy quality standards SOX requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Establish processes for executing and reporting annual cost savings programs to drive improved metrics on Quality Cost Delivery Technology and Management Commitment. When performance issues emerge identify root causes and drive to efficient resolution by working across both internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads analysis to identify drivers for excess inactive obsolete and expired inventory. Ensure link to S&OP process worldwide and proactive management of distressed inventory.
• Deploys metrics into all areas of the Instrument supply chain to analyze and drive best demonstrated inventory management practices meet demand and satisfy customer expectations
• Drive efficiencies by establishing realistic budgets maintaining accurate bills of materials and driving cost savings initiatives
• Actively manages supply chain to meet all internal and external customer commitments
• Educate group leaders and team members so that they understand the financial objectives and guide them in understanding their role in meeting these objectives.
• Actively facilitate in sharing of information across the organization in a way that results in good coordination of actions decisions and continuous improvement
• Ensure that direct reports are acting in a manner that consistently demonstrates compliance with DiaSorins established health safety and environmental policies including the use of PPE attending EHS training and following appropriate safety precautions. Document and discuss violations with direct report.
• Actively participate in and support efforts to improve the safety of the workplace (i.e. incident reporting conducting safety audits attending safety committee meetings etc.)
• Follow DiaSorins established compliance procedures designed to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met; activities may include audits documentation and the understanding of the requirements of agencies such as OSHA EPA NRC and FDA.

Education Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain management or Business-related field required and
• Masters Degree in advanced area of study science engineering or business required
• 10 Years of progressive management experience in supply chain in the manufacturing industry. required
• IVD medical devices or pharma sectors experience preferred
• Possible alternative experiences can include food industry automotive or other mechanical assembly preferred
• Inventory Planning Experience required
• Inbound/Outbound logistics experience (relationship management with national/international shippers and 3PLs) required
• Prior experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) required
• Lean or Six Sigma experience and certification desired preferred

Training and Skills

• Strong analytical thinker and problem-solving ability to diagnose problems resolve key issues and implement corrective actions with a keen sense of customer focus

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment

• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently

• Ability to influence all levels of staff including executives

• Knowledge and understanding of FDA IVD(EU) and ISO standards

• Skill at preparing and presenting written materials such as reports presentations and proposals

• Ability to utilize financial reports to develop budgets analyze expenditures versus budgets and to implement cost control measures

• Ability to initiate and implement policy systems and practices in managing people which enhance retention motivation reward coaching direction development and separation.

• Ability to give authority and/or autonomy of decision making and action taking to others to better distribute work activities or to develop staff

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Licenses and Certifications

• APICS or Institute for Supply Management (ISM) credential preferred

Travel Requirements

• Occasional domestic and international travel is required (< 6 times per year)

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at or 1- to request an accommodation.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content identify the essential functions and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

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Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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