Sr Mgr Global Sourcing

About the role

Utilize your exceptional communication and analytical skills as a Sr. Purchasing Manager to lead and coordinate the division at Medline, assist the Purchasing team with sourcing of assigned product line. We are seeking a dynamic, creative and hard-working professional with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with legal and suppliers to finalize a contract which will minimize risks and maximize the benefits of the company;
• Negotiates better terms, draft and modify the contracts and manage the revisions of the contract.
• Negotiates complex contracts; negotiates to improve terms even when in a position of little or no leverage.
• Leads the bids/RFP process.
• Brings innovative solutions to cost saving opportunities in addition to product cost saving, including freight cost optimization, package efficiency, production process change, product redesigning, etc.
• Develops clear direction and goals for team of buyers on global team.
• Develops long term supplier strategy for the business,
• Develops strategic relationships with suppliers on managing production planning, seasonal changes, forecast management and maintaining service levels through growth.
• Develops new sources where risk is identified.
• Works with inventory management and division on a regular basis to identify service level trends and act accordingly.
• Provide strategic sourcing insight to Divs, be the sourcing head for Div, able to manage conflict, and influence Divs to build solid sourcing plans.
• Able to think div level on sourcing risk mitigations.
• Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each direct report’s career goals and development needs; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; helps direct reports improve performance with clear activities tied to development goals.
• Able to build strong sourcing team for the company.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree or above
• Relevant Work Experience: 5+ years experience in procurement function in a health care company or a regional sourcing center (preferred); new product development experience; new supplier development experience.
• Frequent travel required.
• Vocal and written English at fluent level.
• Ability to work under pressure, work hard and smartly; experience leading a team preferred.
• Good negotiation and project management skills; proactive and result‑oriented; knowledge of basic market indicators.

Benefits

For employees working 30 or more hours per week on average: health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc. For employees working less than 30 hours per week: 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp.