Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Position

• 5+ years experience (BS preferred) in Healthcare materials procurement and total logistics systems management.

• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and attitude that inspires others

• Exceptional negotiation skills

Oversee all purchasing activities including products, materials and supplies. Develop processes within operations to standardize production planning to optimize production cost and ensure delivery of finished products per customer requirements. Ensure that the company and related departments are consistently focused on managing relations with vendors, communicating requirements such as quantity, delivery times, and quality.

Closely align with the Planning Team and drive strategies to increase inventory turns and deliver materials to manufacturing

Identifies gaps in processes related to supply chain; Conducts root cause analysis and identifies strategies to fill the gaps. Implements identified processes to closure.

Gather inputs on prices of different raw materials from primary and secondary sources. Supports identification of opportunities for outsourcing and cost reduction. Develop and direct all activities regarding expediting efforts for the delivery of materials, supplies and services to assure that the needs of the company are fulfilled.

Resolve escalated issues with vendors and Supply Chain management.

Lead teams with a managerial style that is collaborative, inclusive and balanced in approach to achieve commitments.

Continuously seeks to improve the quality and effectiveness of the global supply chain organization through the effective assessment and selection of key talent.

Establish and nurture effective supplier relationships, including the proactive communication of company priorities and evolving product needs.