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Apria · 16 hours ago

Manager, Procurement

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products and services. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for ensuring successful sourcing, development, and delivery of high-quality products while managing supplier negotiations and coordinating with various teams to support product introduction and supply continuity.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Own the sourcing strategy and execution for assigned product categories, delivering measurable cost savings, total cost of ownership improvements and supply assurance while maintaining quality and regulatory standards
Lead commercial and strategic supplier negotiations, leveraging market intelligence and cross-functional input to optimize pricing, terms, capacity and long-term value
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, influencing outcomes across Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Inventory Management and the Tactical Sourcing team
Drive sourcing decisions using a total cost and risk-based lens, balancing unit cost, logistics, inventory, quality, lead times, resilience and regulatory complexity
Lead risk identification and adversity planning, including supplier concentration, geopolitical exposure, capacity constraints and quality risks and develop mitigation plans to protect continuity of supply.​
Oversee sampling, validation and artwork approval processes, ensuring readiness for production and alignment with customer and regulatory expectations
Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to resolve product or supplier issues, manage specification changes and support continuous quality improvement
Monitor global supply markets, industry trends and disruption signals, translating insights into proactive sourcing actions and leadership recommendations
Collaborate with Operations and Inventory Management to align sourcing decisions with production planning, service level targets, inventory optimization and substitution strategies
Lead negotiations and mitigation strategies related to supplier cost increases, protecting Owens & Minor’s competitive position while preserving strategic supplier relationships
Champion innovation and continuous improvement in sourcing approaches, supplier models and cross-functional ways of working

Qualification

Supplier NegotiationsSourcing StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationInternational SourcingRegulatory ComplianceTeam BuildingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision Making

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain or a related discipline, required
Minimum, 9 years of professional experience and a minimum of 1 year of management/leadership experience
Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders critical
Exposure to international sourcing and regulated products
Must have a flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work with and empathize with colleagues and customers from varied backgrounds and cultures
Ability to analyze information, draw conclusions and make sound and timely decisions
Ability to prioritize and respond to change quickly
A focus on continually improving processes and results
Financially astute and bottom line driven with a good aptitude for numbers
Demonstrated people management skills, a strong team builder with good strategic perspective who possesses strong influencing skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
Open to a hybrid remote working environment

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

Company

Apria is a leading provider of home healthcare equipment and related services across the USA, serving approximately 2 million patients from our 270+ locations.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2021-02-10IPO

Leadership Team

P
Perry Bernocchi
CEO
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