Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager
Job Requisition #: 11735
Date Posted: 02/01/2012
Category: Purchasing
Location: Minnetonka - MN - USA


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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We currently have this position open in our Cardiovascular Division:

Job Overview
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for setting and executing supply chain and purchasing strategies for assigned goods and services required within the Supply Chain or Project Team they are assigned. In conjunction with these supply chain expectations, this position will also directly contribute to the resolution of technical issues for new and existing products and processes where suppliers or supply items are involved. Resources in this role may be responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional project activities, defining supplier process improvement experiments, internal process development activities, and coordinating product/process validations with other cross-functional technical teams. Key deliverables for this position are leading and managing supply chain and purchasing focused actions and projects, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, and developing and executing strategies to achieve them.

Essential Functions:

Duties and Responsibilities:
. Implement sourcing strategies to support objectives in the area of indirect or direct commodities, providing the assigned supply chain, project, and division competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services
. Locate, analyze and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future supply chain and purchasing needs
. Provides technical leadership and direct contribution toward the development of new and existing supplier processes for assigned supply chain or project products or services
. Directly contributes to resolving technical issues and technical design work related to existing processes and designs as requested by the supply chain or project teams
. Negotiate and manage contracts/agreements for assigned supply chain or project
. Help implement system configuration and data requirements required for SAP set up as requested and needed
. Maintains and promotes sound relationships with suppliers and business community
. Support projects to assure all procurement activities are performed as required.
. Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement. This includes driving continuous improvements with the supplier base.
. Develop cross-functional teams to understand division-wide needs and evaluate suppliers
. Manage suppliers, cost, quality, and delivery performance. Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned products or services


Other Duties:
. Support activities performed by other supply chain or project team leaders
. Manage inventory supply levels to meet teams objectives
. Manage product build status and keep team informed of projected completion dates
. Manage build and shipping logistics to meet clinical trial needs
. Partner with clinical to develop an inventory strategy to meet clinical trial needs

Environmental: Understand the following with respect to the environmental management system (EMS):
. The Environmental Policy;
. The employee's specific roles, responsibility and authority,
. The importance of conformance with the environmental policy, procedures and requirements of the EMS,
. The potential consequences of departure from procedures,
. Who to contact in the event of questions or concerns related to the EMS, and
. The notification process in the event of an environmental emergency

Accountability/Supervision:

Expected to work with minimal supervision, and achieve objectives identified using internal and external resources. Operates within defined policies and procedures and is expected to present recommendations for improvements.

Relationships:
Internal:
1. Operations - to understand requirements of goods and services and be able to research/recommend suppliers
2. Research and Development - to work with teams defining and identifying requirements or specifications for materials or services that have unique properties or specifications not available from CVD approved suppliers.
3. Finance - To insure payments terms are correct and to support actions to correct billing discrepancies related to supplier activities
4. Shipping/Receiving - To identify opportunities to improve receipt processing and track goods and other supply chain logistics activities
5. Executive/Senior Management - to present recommendations on areas of policy, process and alternative means of supply as risk or cost challenge arise.
External:
Suppliers - to manage performance and identify opportunities for improvement, to negotiate business terms and conditions, to research potential alternative suppliers. Associations - to network with peers at other organizations and to learn best practices of other organizations that can lead to improved Divisional performance.

Equipment Utilized:
Personal computer, telephones, printer, copier scanner, calculator

Working Conditions:
Typical office environment, largest amount of time is sitting. Travel to other CVD locations and supplier locations may be periodically required. Some travel outside of the home country may be needed.

Physical Demands:
Periodic access to manufacturing areas is required, creating the needs for personal protective equipment due to noise levels and materials used.

Qualifications:
. Minimum of 8 years of progressive Materials/procurement experience and technical knowledge in the area of medical devices, therapies, or solutions
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
. Advanced knowledge of procurement principles
. BA/BS in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or equivalent
. Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others

Other Requirements:
. Knowledge of ISO, GMP, JIT, ERP, and Lot control required
. Experience in the medical manufacturing field a plus.
. Proficient computer skills in a Windows based environment.
. Understanding of MRP, purchasing, and production principles
. Core Competencies:
. Communication Skills
. Teamwork & Interpersonal Effectiveness
. Job Knowledge
. Customer Focus
. Quality/Continuous Improvement
. Productivity/Efficiency

Leadership Competencies:
. Business Planning
. Employee Development
. Decision Making
. Leading & Directing Teamwork
. Results Orientation
. Affirmative Action/EEO/Diversity Accountability


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