Mindlance · 2 days ago
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Sylmar, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMindlance is a company focused on strategic procurement, and they are seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to support their procurement team. The role involves leading various procurement project initiatives, managing supply chain projects, analyzing supplier options, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Leads and manages multiple supply chain projects simultaneously to include corporate programs involving supplier risk mitigation and resilience
Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, RFPs and recommend best total cost options
Source and evaluate mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device components
Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and vendor onboarding
Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor communications
Track and report on project milestones, procurement timelines, and cost savings
Support tariff mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for second sourcing
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance
Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier performance
Ensure alignment with medical device industry standards and internal quality systems
Identifies, develops, and gathers necessary resources to complete all project phases: scope, charter, execution, escalation requests, post implementation, and closure
Works cross-functionally to perform risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to improve the supply chain and ensure successful project completion
Directs project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans
Provides support and direction to project staff on problem solving, visualization of data, and development of metrics (KPIs)
Communicates project status by preparing standard status reports, and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings
Resolves project issues by working with team members, project stakeholders, customers, and others as appropriate
Has the ability to break down complex projects or issues and present them in a digestible format, to all levels of the organization
Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units
Exercises judgment independently
Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments
Perform other supply chain project related work and other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, supply chain, finance operations management, business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of experience as an engineer, technical project manager, procurement, supply chain, finance, preferably in the medical device business or other highly regulated industry
Proficient in use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstration of strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Thorough knowledge of engineering, procurement, supply chain and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies
Strong commitment to safety and environmental guidelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience processing data and visualization of data
Must be able to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules
Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently
Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
Possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Must be open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems in a respectful manner
Preferred
Masters' degree preferred
Experience in medical device manufacturing or supply chain preferred
Prior Procurement and/or analyst experience preferred
Company
Mindlance
Mindlance is a Staffing and Recruiting company which provides multi-vertical staffing services
1001-5000 employees
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