Associate Manager, Sustaining Sourcing
Core
Developing and executing strategic sustaining sourcing initiatives to drive cost, quality, service, and supply continuity improvements.
Role type
Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Optimized supply base and commercial agreements for medical device division
Domain
Medical Devices / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier selection, Spend analysis, Supplier relationship management, Contract negotiation, Cost analysis, Risk mitigation, Market monitoring, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
ISO 13485 knowledge, FDA QSR knowledge, ISO 9001 knowledge, ERP proficiency, Master's degree, Professional certifications (APICS, ISM, CSCMP, PMP)
Responsibilities
Develop commodity and sourcing strategies, Lead supplier selection and supply base optimization, Build and maintain supplier relationships via scorecards, Negotiate supplier agreements, Conduct cost analyses and benchmarking, Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives, Monitor market conditions and trends, Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on IC
