Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, optimize procurement and sourcing processes, and drive cost savings while minimizing supply chain risk. Partner cross-functionally with Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support product development, supplier onboarding, regulatory compliance, and successful domestic and international product launches.
- Partner with sourcing leadership team to manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
- Develop and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers, domestically and internationally
- Create metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier effectiveness to generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies
- Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
- Create negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
- Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
- Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques to ensure supply chain protection
- Minimize supply chain risk by diversifying supply partners via dual sourcing and geographical locations
- Facilitate meetings for supply chain development and sourcing efforts
- Modify and communicate any changes to prints showing critical changes made and/or required
- Onboard new suppliers by processing all necessary regulatory documents required to add a new supplier to the Pride Mobility Approved Supplier List (ASL)
- Prepare Oracle Purchase orders/requisitions to support R&D samples or tooling orders
- Facilitate supplier visits within the facility for all departments that must be in attendance
- Facilitate productivity of multiple teams such as Research & Development (R&D) Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Designs, Drafting, Test Lab and Machine Shop
- Develop strong working relationships with all functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Distribution
- Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
- Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements to make compliance recommendations
- Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
- Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
- Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
- Focus on continuous improvement and provide recommended solutions as it relates to process and procedures
- Consistently demonstrate good business judgment especially as related to negotiating and closing sales
- Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
- Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
- Must be a friendly team player, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to:
- Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
- Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required
- Prepare and present summary reports
Must have:
- Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
- Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
- Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration
- Excellent financial and analytical skills
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred
- Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred
- At least 3 years of experience as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional responsible for developing, assessing, and negotiating a viable supply chain
- At least 2 years of global sourcing experience including Mexico preferred
- At least 1 year of the above required experience to be in a manufacturing environment preferred
- At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred
- Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
- Associate Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field, OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of the required experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
- This is a safety sensitive position
- In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.
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