Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials, focusing on cost reduction and alternative source identification for medical device manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Direct Materials)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, RFPs, benchmark contracts, and cost improvement projects for direct materials.
Domain
Medical Device / Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing of direct materials, RFP design and execution, contract negotiation, predictive modeling, scenario modeling, data analytics, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder presentation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of electronics, resins, molding, packaging, medical device equipment, SAP BI, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint
Technologies
SAP BI, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials; execute project implementation for cost improvements; bridge with Asia and US sites for strategic discussions; design and execute RFPs and benchmark contracts; drive implementation of sophisticated analytics techniques to uncover trends; present to Executive stakeholders and Sr. Managers; lead and influence across functions.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight