Description:

Provide strategic sourcing leadership to Research and Development (R&D), Quality, Marketing, Finance, and Service departments in all stages of product development. Develop and maintain expertise in the supply base’s contemporary technology that can be utilized to upgrade existing products and potentially be designed into new products. Develop strategies to source component parts at the lowest total acquisition cost and improve Purchase Price Variance (PPV) year over year. Lead a team of sourcing professionals to develop and implement sourcing strategies in support of 3-year Supply Chain Strategy Provide sourcing strategy support to ensure VA Contract sub-contracting compliance is met and adhered to. Conduct negotiations that lead to Master Supply/Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements, that are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as within the guidelines of Verathon’s Policies and Procedures. Lead internal, supplier, and cross-functional teams on improvement, value engineering and optimization projects. In partnership with QA RA Quality Engineering, lead and/or organize all necessary supplier business reviews/audits including commercial, financial, and technical to ensure that Verathon maintains and continues to develop a robust and capable supply base that excels in minimum Defects Per Million (DPM), on-time delivery and lowest total cost of acquisition. Provide regular updates, reports, and metrics on cost improvements, VA Contract compliance, and new product development programs to management and purchasing staff. Support the purchasing teams with regards to Excess and Obsolete (E&O) Inventory, ensuring E&O is reduced to the lowest possible value. Solicit requests for quotations from suppliers as needed. Analyze quotation responses and make recommendations to management for procurement decisions. Manage performance expectations with suppliers. Maintain and improve Commodity Roadmaps.

Skills:

strategic sourcing, Procurement, Supply chain, Purchasing, Supplier negotiation, leadership development

Top Skills Details:

strategic sourcing,Procurement,Supply chain,Purchasing,Supplier negotiation

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) in related field required. MBA preferred. Minimum 8 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain/Sourcing experience. Minimum 5 Years of people management experience. ISM or APICS certification preferred. Experience in all aspects of sourcing including contract negotiations, commodity based materials management, project management, and commercial analysis, preferably in FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulated industries. Strong skills in Microsoft Office Products utilization Effective communicator and influence leader. Analytical skills and understanding of Margins, COGS, etc., skills desired.

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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