Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Senior

Responsible for developing/negotiating and managing complex/ high dollar impact contracts for assigned projects/major commodities and supplier development/partnering initiatives.  Performs strategic approach to supplier sourcing to reduce costs, to include support to the manufacturing operations team in order to achieve goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

- Provide support to the manufacturing operations management team in order to achieve established company goals and objectives.

- Interview potential suppliers and keep abreast of developments that influence the markets for assigned commodities.

- Investigates and evaluates new sources of supply that will yield reduced costs with considerations given to specific contractual requirements.

- Develop supplier Master Material Agreements (MMAs). 

- Negotiates supplier contracts using advanced financial analyses, and involved agreements dealing with any of the following issues: joint development opportunities, exchange of proprietary information, patent rights, etc.

- Provide inventory management support to drive down spending with consignment arrangements, volume discounts, service levels, safety stock, bar coding, etc. for assigned projects/commodities.

- Provide leadership role in assigned major make vs. buy studies and develop/implement plan(s) and negotiate applicable contracts.

- Responsible for identifying future opportunities in major commodity areas (process improvements, integrated suppliers, information systems, etc.).

- Provides functional procurement support/guidance/training to buying staff as relates to supplier development, consolidation, certification, etc.

- Prepares Requests for Quotation (RFQ), (contracts/purchase orders) evaluates and selects suppliers based on technical (in concert w/manufacturing/supplier quality/engineering), contractual, schedule and cost requirements in accordance with established purchasing policies/procedures.

- Acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers to determine new and alternate sources and ensure project timelines are met in an effective manner. 

- Sources, selects and qualifies components used in the companys technology. Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability.

- Responsible for assuring appropriate sourcing documents are developed and implemented as required (i.e. Confidentiality Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.).

-  Performs special assignment duties as identified by Director of Global Supply Management.

Formal Training/Education:

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business; MBA preferred.

 

Experience:

5-8 years of industrial purchasing/sourcing experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical/medical diagnostics or with a combination of extensive experience in procurement/sourcing/operations to support a technical manufacturing environment.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Good understanding of manufacturing processes (technical, costs) for both instruments and consumables.

- Strong negotiation skills with a working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted business and basic legal terms.

- Good understanding of secondary technologies such as PCB board design, injection molding, etc.

- Hands-on experience in purchasing management programs such as JIT, consignment inventory, systems contracting, electronic data interchange (EDI), supplier development/strategic alliances, supplier consolidation and certified supplier programs using a "continuous improvement" approach.

- Strong skills and expertise in developing complex purchase orders/contracts, and providing effective inventory management support.

- Must possess knowledge of business law with an understanding of the legal framework surrounding business contracts and be literate in applicable laws regarding the procurement of goods and services.

- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

- Must possess an even temperament and be able to resolve problems through an interactive, positive style rather than confrontation.

- Proven track record of analytical/synergistic abilities.

- Excellent communications and team-building skills. 

- Excellent project management, negotiation/commercial and interpersonal skills. 

- Able to manage complex issues and negotiations with minimum oversight.

- Ability to travel globally.

 

To be considered for the position you must register at https://careers.ventanamed.com

 

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.,

a member of the Roche Group
1910 Innovation Park Drive

Tucson, AZ 85755

Ventana is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/