ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions · 22 hours ago
Manager, Indirect Sourcing
Chelmsford, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative medical technologies. The Manager of Indirect Sourcing will develop and execute commodity strategies, manage supplier relations, and lead a team to achieve business objectives while ensuring a strong supply line at optimal costs.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Identify sources of high-quality products and services at competitive market prices
Perform supplier audits/meetings both domestic and international. Will be required to create and execute in depth "Requests for Proposal" that contain data driven and process-oriented sourcing project plans. Development of solid fact-based Global Commodity Strategies
Manage a team of buyers/sr. buyers/specialists to develop and achieve the business objectives and functional team goals
Negotiate and execute contracts (Pricing, VMI etc.). Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements
Continuous improvement of savings tool and tracking methodology. Maintain scorecard of results and metrics
Maintain high levels of effective communication and professionalism with co-workers, management, suppliers, and customers, etc
Evaluate industry/market trends, develop risk assessments, identify business best practices, and draw conclusions to present appropriate recommendations to management
Central point of expertise and knowledge for procurement related activities
Manage the RFx process including development of sourcing and negotiation strategies through contracting and vendor management
Develop TCO models and decipher complex pricing to deliver comprehensive financial analyses
Safeguard all contracts as part of the contract administration function. Independently leading and accurately completing various contract agreements
Lead negotiations and draft contracts based on business requirements while incorporating legal templates, applicable mandatory contract terms and regulatory language
Share accountability for business results by identifying and implementing strategies and solutions that improve business performance
Lead and identify continuous improvement/cost reductions on a regular and proactive basis (i.e. supplier rationalization, demand management, and other proactive opportunities)
Develop strategies to achieve Indirect Sourcing and Purchasing objectives, including process and cost efficiencies
Communicate results to head of Global Sourcing and seeking upper management support when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
7 years of experience in Indirect/Direct Strategic Sourcing required
Supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and cost management experience
Strong project management and organizational skills - able to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously
Analytical capabilities (data analysis and benchmarking research)
PowerPoint skills (generate compelling and powerful presentations)
Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement tools (including Pareto Charts, Flow Diagrams, etc.)
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Supply market knowledge, Supply market research, and analysis
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strong purchasing operational and procure to pay workflow knowledge
Superior negotiation skills
Solid knowledge of legal environment related to supplier contracts
Solid understanding of vendor compliance management
Preferred
MBA or equivalent degree preferred
Consulting or Medical Device industry experience preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan
ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans
Company
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions
ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions (CMS), a division of ZOLL Medical Corporation, offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes in cardiac patient care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase