Sourcing Project Manager

Salary: $61500 with $6500 bonus potential

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships optimize procurement and sourcing processes and drive cost savings while minimizing supply chain risk. Partner cross-functionally with Research & Development (R&D) Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to support product development supplier onboarding regulatory compliance and successful domestic and international product launches.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Partner with sourcing leadership team to manage the companys supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending

Develop and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers domestically and internationally

Create metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier effectiveness to generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies

Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure

Create negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals

Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency

Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers

Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking

Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques to ensure supply chain protection

Minimize supply chain risk by diversifying supply partners via dual sourcing and geographical locations

Facilitate meetings for supply chain development and sourcing efforts

Modify and communicate any changes to prints showing critical changes made and/or required

Onboard new suppliers by processing all necessary regulatory documents required to add a new supplier to the Pride Mobility Approved Supplier List (ASL)

Prepare Oracle Purchase orders/requisitions to support R&D samples or tooling orders

Facilitate supplier visits within the facility for all departments that must be in attendance

Facilitate productivity of multiple teams such as Research & Development (R&D) Mechanical Engineering Industrial Designs Drafting Test Lab and Machine Shop

Develop strong working relationships with all functional teams including R&D Manufacturing Supply Chain Sales and Distribution

Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes

Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements to make compliance recommendations

Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training

Focus on continuous improvement and provide recommended solutions as it relates to process and procedures

Consistently demonstrate good business judgment especially as related to negotiating and closing sales

Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a friendly team player professional detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

Multi-task problem-solve and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required

Prepare and present summary reports

Must have:

Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

Strong relationship building and negotiating skills

Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration

Excellent financial and analytical skills

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Excellent presentation verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred

Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years of experience as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional responsible for developing assessing and negotiating a viable supply chain

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years of global sourcing experience including Mexico preferred

At least 1 year of the above required experience to be in a manufacturing environment preferred

At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred

Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Associate Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of the required experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

DETAILS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

This is a safety sensitive position

In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department at 1- x1250.

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