Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for strategic sourcing and logistics in support of global manufacturing.This position will manage a team of managers, buyers and logistics professionals at two U.S. sites and a contract manufacturer in Europe.The Supply Chain Director will be responsible for improving PPV, freight costs, delivery, supplier quality through a preferred supplier strategy, savings funnel management, supplier selection and building a high-performance team, while maintaining regulatory compliance.This position will work closely with Engineering, Sales,Manufacturing and RA/QA functions to insure a smooth transition of new products from development to production.The Supply Chain Director will report to the Executive Vice President of Operations and will be a key member of the Operations leadership team.

Responsibilities (Specific tasks, duties, essential functions of the job)

• Develop and implement a preferred supplier strategy that improves raw material quality, delivery and cost, while meeting the needs of product development.




• Participate on New Product Development teams, ensuring the on-time delivery of new products and targeted quality and cost targets.




• Improve material standard cost through the deployment of annual cost reduction initiatives.




• Review, approve and monitor, in collaboration with Quality and Engineering, the selection and retention of qualified suppliers and sub-contractors.




• Work in collaboration with Engineering and suppliers to identify and take advantage of specific cost reduction opportunities; ranging from simple negotiations associated with demand changes to extensive projects associated with design modifications.




• Improve raw material inventory turns through the deployment of supplier stocking programs, lead-time reduction and vendor-managed inventory (VMI)




• Effectively manage Europe contract manufacturing, ensuring on-time shipment to customers, while achieving cost and quality objectives.




• Build an organization structure and high-performing team that can support a growing business.




• Continuously improve associate engagement through effective leadership, communication and action-planning the annual survey improvement areas.




• Effectively operate within the regulations of a class-2 medical device.




• Ensure that suppliers and the sourcing team are adhering to regulatory requirements of the FDA, SOX and government trade regulations.




• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.




• Comply with all company policies and procedures.




• Assist with any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong manufacturing process and systems knowledge at both the tactical and strategic level.




• Effective and experienced negotiator.




• Experienced working with OEM and contract manufacturers.




• Experience with development, implementation and budgetary controls related to custom designed parts and the associated tooling.




• Strong leadership attributes. Ability to manage both individuals as well as projects.




• Some traveling is required for supplier selection and management activities.




• Must have strong work ethic.




• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.




• Attention to detail is required.




• Effective conflict resolution.




• Analytical & problem-solving skills & ability to multi task.




• Solutions-oriented problem solver.




• Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills.




• Ability to effectively interface with different departments within the company.




• Requires up to 25% travel (domestic & international).

Qualifications (Experience and Education)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline, required.




• 12-15 years’ experience in supply chain management (purchasing, logistics, planning or product development). Including experience in supplier negotiations, new product development processes, project management& VAVE.




• 6 years management experience, with a minimum of five direct reports, required.




• Professional designation (CPM, CPIM, or similar SPICS Certification), preferred.




• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Office, required.




• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in ERP systems, required; Oracle, preferred




• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.