Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Summary

Technical liaison between our R&D group and our supply base for sourced components and products. You will be responsible for developing and ramping up the supply base for new product introductions, ensuring that all components are purchased for engineering builds as well as production. Responsibilities will include should cost analysis, material cost negotiations, material cost reports and schedules. Additional responsibilities will include supply base risk mitigation activities and cost savings identification. You will work with R&D, quality, operations, and the supply chain to ensure clarity of requirements through collaboration and communication. You will be responsible for all procurement related project activities.

Responsibilities:

Ensure project teams adhere to strategic direction of Global Sourcing, purchasing controls and regulatory requirements related to development projectsNegotiate and implement contracts and agreements (NDA’s, SOW’s, developmental agreements) supporting R&DExecute RFQ’s and business awardPerform formal supply chain risk analysis and propose and develop mitigation strategiesNegotiate supplier cost reductions and NRE reductions during product development and continuous cost reduction initiatives through the project lifecycleMay lead supplier portions of the projects

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, required4 years engineering or supply chain management supporting new product introductions, requiredMedical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience, highly preferredStrong influencing and negotiation skillsAbility to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and servicesAbility to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organizationAbility to read, interpret and translate engineering drawingsAbility to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans

Travel Percentage: None