Staff Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Drive supplier identification and selection for all commodities required to manufacture Procept products. This includes metals, plastics, PCBAs, cables, and various electronic components in coordination with Strategic…
• Act as primary liaison between Supply Chain organization and all internal and external partners for covered programs.
• Analyze, track, organize, and present cost-related data in clear, concise formats for all levels of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Negotiate Supply Agreements with suppliers with a goal to secure Procept’s interests in quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and performance.
• Responsible for driving assigned programs and projects to manage supplier selections, supply chain risk management (Tier 1 and sub-tier) and reduce supply continuity risk(s).
• Support Bill of Materials (BOM) cost reduction targets through competitive sourcing techniques.
• Conduct RFQ, RFI, and negotiate favorable prices and terms of purchase to provide sustainable cost, quality, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Supports the development of commodity strategies and will help execute approved commodity strategies.

Job requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years with a BS degree in an Engineering discipline, Business Administration or related field required, or 5+ years of experience with a Master's degree, focused on direct materials management for both…
• PMP or PMI certifications from an accredited organization are preferred.
• Experience with and a functional understanding of the manufacturing processes utilized by the suppliers of mechanical components (precision machining, sheet metal, plastic injection molding and other plastics…
• Experienced with supplier negotiations, contract development, and experience with make vs. buy decisions & ROI analysis is preferred.
• High analytics capability and experience
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, email and presentation.
• Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting. Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP is a plus.
• Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.