Sr. Supply Chain Specialist
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Job Location:
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Senior Supply Chain Specialist manages the procurement process for Nalus product portfolio and ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of requisite products and services. This individual is an expert in strategic sourcing supplier relationship management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the companys operational and financial goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and implements procurement strategies for raw materials and assemblies required for Nalus medical devices
- Makes decisions that consider internal & external constraints and needs of other groups with the ability to communicate those strategies vertically and horizontally across the organization
- Identifies evaluates and selects suppliers based on quality cost and delivery performance
- Negotiates contracts terms and pricing with suppliers to achieve optimal value
- Represents Nalus business interests to external suppliers and entities.
- Monitors supplier performance and manage relationships to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders such as R&D Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to align procurement and inventory activities with business needs
- Builds bridges across teams to improve product deliverables and elevate the technical standard of the Operations department
- Conducts market research and stay updated on industry trends to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Develops a deep understanding of product needs and recommend solutions for competing technical choices
- Manages inventory levels and coordinate with logistics to ensure timely delivery of products
- Maintains accurate procurement records and generates reports for management review.
- Extracts and interprets inventory transactions to derive business intelligence applicable to optimize Operations department performance
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations standards and company policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement preferably in the medical devices industry
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field
- Strong negotiation communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver technically relevant communications to functional groups in an easy-to-understand format
- Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and break new ground within supply base to achieve cost and reliability improvements
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards for Class II medical devices
- Proficiency in MRP procurement software and lean Supply Chain principles (e.g. kanban statistics-based supply planning)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and modern ERP systems NetSuite experience a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in leading a team to think objectively and provides new ideas with supporting data for consideration when challenging current data and assumptions
- Ability to assess reality and set clear functional priorities in stressed situations; support/influence adherence to processes
- Available to travel up to 5-8% of the calendar year for business purposes
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
More than just new technology; it’s a whole new world of opportunities. The small size and extraordinary capabilities of the Nalu Neurostimulation System
