Job Description
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist VIP Requisition ID 12192 Global Function Operations Location Ireland, Galway, Gort
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist – VIP
Welcome to Natus Medical Incorporated:
We're the leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for a range of specialities, including new-born care, neurology, sleep, hearing and balance markets. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes in target markets through innovative screening, diagnostic and treatment solutions. Our Irish base in Gort, Co. Galway, manufacture and distribute a range of medical device products used in the diagnosis of human neurological disorders.
Location: Hybrid (2 days in office) Gort, Co. Galway
At Natus, our Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for supporting Global Operations by developing and executing sourcing strategies for specific products and services. The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for executing the sourcing strategy through global supplier selection and relationship management, helping to ensure that we deliver the highest quality and lowest total cost solutions. Success will be achieved by collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders to gain buy-in and support for strategies, suppliers and to help implement solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an expanding company and team in a key role as part of our supply chain supporting our Neuro product line.
- Use analytics to track price variance and develop strategy for cost improvement
- Manage diverse global supplier portfolio, contract manufacturers and distributors
- Control price increases and achieve cost reductions through contract negotiations while maintaining supplier relationships, supply and quality
- Support Product Management and Engineering teams with New Product Introductions
- Benchmark best practices and industry trends with internal and external business partners to develop a roadmap and build a VIP pipeline of saving and value creation opportunities
- Engage with the required internal stakeholders to drive main initiatives and projects forward to meet cost saving initiatives
- Contract Management – partner with Legal team to manage contracts, terms of business and drive favourable contract terms
- Supplier Performance management – monitor performance and delivery of contracted services with supplier portfolio
- Reporting – Spend analysis, presentations to leadership team on key strategies
- Support sourcing deliverables to support acquisitions and/or consolidations as required
Travel: 20% International travel
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or similar discipline preferred
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing or purchasing role ideally within a medical device industry
- Experience in sourcing of plastics, metals for Class 3 medical devices/equipment (preferred)
- Experience of working across global supplier base
- Strong contract negotiation skills with cost saving achievements
- Experience in team acquisitions by consolidations
- Experience in Regulatory and Registrations (Global)
- Ability to deliver assigned projects and gate reviews
- Knowledge and experience with driving initiatives that improve EBITA performance
- Demonstrate the ability to lead with initiative and drive strategies
- Systems experience of - Power BI, Oracle, Agile and Excel
EEO Statement: Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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