As a member of the global sourcing organization, the srPrincipal, fluidics commodity sourcing will be responsible for setting the long-term commodity strategy for up to $40m in spend, derived in close alignment with business unit/product line business strategiesThe successful candidate will have global responsibility for preferred supplier network management; and drive major material related productivity projects, supplier relationship and performanceThe srPrincipal, fluidics sourcing will have global functional responsibility (governance) for all sourcing activities and related processes for the fluidics commodity in conjunction with the organizational units and their respective regulations.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Serving as the primary interface to commercial / business unit leaders, align procurement activities with operating priorities to achieve defined business and financial objectives
Developing and managing the global commodity strategy for fluidics
Guiding the selection, development, and management of preferred strategic suppliers
Conducting price and contract negotiations with contract duration on short, mid, and long-term timelines to guarantee security of supplies at the best conditions
Maintaining regular contact with internal and external cross-functional partners and working-project groups to recognize developments (market, demand etc.) and to exert the appropriate influence on decisions and processes
Guiding and performing supplier management, including supplier qualification, documentation, and communication of both preferred and regular suppliers as well as the strategic evaluation and supplier development to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure an optimum supply chain
Defining concepts for risk and contract management and driving the activities, which include risk reduction, implementation of alternate sources and to avoid incurrence of warranty costs
Guiding and managing the optimization of the supply chain regarding inventory levels, transport and manufacturing lead times and engaging in the implementation of best in class supply chain processes
Organizing regular business reviews to continuously rate the suppliers on defined kpis (supply chain performance, quality, cost competitiveness and technology roadmap) to monitor suppliers’ operations and to define measures to develop the suppliers
Implementing material field specific benchmarking and best practice sharing with the internal organization, external partner companies and with competitors to further improve procurement
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor of science degree in engineering, business administration or supply chain
10 -12+ years of sourcing commodity management experience within a global organization
Preferred qualifications:
Experience negotiating long-term, global agreements
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time
Prior experience in the high tech or medical device industries working with product management is desired.
Preference will be given to candidates who have had responsibility for $35-55m in spend
Ability to influence without having direct line responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment serving both internal and external customers’ requirements
Project management experience is a plus
Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional project teams while maintaining positive and productive working relationships across a broad range of people and groups
Proven self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision; self-managed and self-motivated
Ability to make decisions under pressure and against tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively
Proficient in the microsoft office suite of products, including excel, word, powerpoint and outlook
Ability to manage priorities and stay on top of critical responsibilities
Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn
Physical requirements & expectations:
This position will collaborate with stakeholders globally and may be required to support projects/priorities/meetings during non-standard working hours.
