Sourcing Lead
Sourcing Lead
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Job Description
Hybrid Position: 2-3 Days Per Week On-Site Minimum
What you will do-
The Sourcing Lead will lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned suppliers and/or commodities with the goal of obtaining the best quality service and value for products and services through effective bidding negotiation and supplier management.
They will be responsible for coordinating sourcing needs for new product development projects including completion of supplier selection with agreement to Global Sourcing Strategy regularly reporting material costs managing schedules and defining final material logistics. Acts as liaison for all sourcing activities to Design and Advanced Operations teams.
Additional responsibilities of the Sourcing Lead include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure project teams adhere to strategic direction of Global Sourcing and purchasing controls requirements related to design projects
Negotiate supplier cost reductions and NRE reductions in conjunction w/ commodities teams when cost increases experienced
Drive key efficiencies w/ suppliers and communication tools support faster & more product launches
Identify process improvements to either supplier or Stryker processes to drive better speed to market quality and long-term delivery
Build engaging relationship with variety of R&D engineering teams
Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required
Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans for new products
Drive request for quotes order samples prototypes V&V and productions parts
Manage bill of material for New Products
Support ERP set up logistics and tracking to target costs
What you need-
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Management Supply Chain Management or similar - required
4 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development - required
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products materials and services
Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy negotiations contractual terms and contract administration
Manufacturing management manufacturing engineering buying production planning or new product development experience - preferred
Medical Device Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience (e.g.: aerospace automotive) - highly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of new product development process
Employment Type
Full-Time
