Description

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of organization's Quality System.    
• Accountable for the selection of suppliers, risk mitigation, and cost improvements through adhering to WID controls for purchasing requirements to meet the annual KPI metrics required for this position.
• Conduct detailed market and supplier research and analysis, data collection, cost modeling, risk mitigation strategies and strategic development to be communicated with Executive Management and internal business partners.
• Coordinates capacity planning for projects to ensure the supplier is capable of meeting the manufacturing build plan.  Reviews product development capacity planning and forecasts with Director of Purchasing, Reagent before resenting to the management teams.
• Build supplier relationships through frequent and effective communication of business, quality, delivery, costs, and transportation requirements.  
• Ensures the creation and management of strategic supply agreements, and contracts with key suppliers.
• Foster quality and delivery in the supply chain through adhering to and executing the supplier program requirements per SOP502. 
• Adhere to all regulatory and quality requirements. Encourage suppliers to be ISO certified and fulfill ISO and FDA requirements with suppliers as required and needed.
• Must be willing to seek other training and certifications at company request.     
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelors degree required, in Business Admin or related field with 5 years experience in sourcing or purchasing in a corporate environment (biotech, technical, or medical industry is preferred)  
• Or HS Diploma or GED with 9 years of experience in sourcing or purchasing in a corporate environment (biotech, technical, or medical industry is preferred)  
•   Four years in supplier auditing preferred

• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
• Experience in Office suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving and digital literacy.
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Creativity in forming new ideas, solutions, and approaches to challenges; to think outside-the-box
• Managing and measuring work by tracking progress, performance, and goal achievement using metrics and KPIs.
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues

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