Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager Apply locations Remote - Mexico time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R26191

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Accountabilities &
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the assigned electronics and metals categories with focus on driving cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, competitive leverage, outsourcing and process improvements.
• Gathers market intelligence and trends for the Categories and Sub-Categories.
• Identifies risks within the Category and works closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.
• Analyses data and develops tools to manage the Category. Coordinates all strategic sourcing activities for the assigned Categories including financial analysis. Compiles the aggregate demand for assigned Categories across all Integer locations to leverage spend for contract negotiations.
• Identifies competitive suppliers and develops comprehensive supplier knowledge &
  database.
• Identifies insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.
• Guide respective internal stakeholders through a systematic category approach to material &
  supplier selection and management.
• Promotes and works towards a continuous (year-on-year) value improvement for all aspects of quality, service and cost with assigned supply base. Manages supplier performance and identifies Continuous Improvement Programs to improve TCO accordingly.
• Ensures optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base to ensure maximum value is realized, including negotiation or value improvements and optimal supplier contracts.
• Manages strategic supplier relationships in line with the Category Strategy.
• Negotiates supplier agreements and works with Contract Management and Legal teams to ensure the assigned Categories are covered contractually with favorable commercial terms.
• Works with the cross functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain, operations) to determine business needs and drive the implementation of the Category Strategy Plan.
• Uses project management and problem-solving skills to resolve supplier issues and support sourcing strategy execution.
• Works closely with Finance and Supply Chain Analytics teams to ensure that standards, and savings data is accurate for the assigned Categories during the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Owns annual budget process for assigned suppliers as well as crisis or systematic issue resolution.
• Ensures supplier selection for NPI programs that provide lowest total cost, required quality and delivery levels with minimum level of risk in line with Integer’s commodity strategies.
• Establishes early involvement in NPI program sourcing to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost.
• Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to:
  Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

Education &
Experience:

• Minimum Education:
  BS/BA degree in engineering, supply chain management or equivalent is required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Professional Certification:
  CPSM, Six Sigma certification is preferred.

• Minimum Experience:
  At least 5 years of sourcing/supply chain management experience in a multi-location manufacturing-based business, preferably medical device, aerospace or automotive industries. At least 2 years of category management experience, preferably electronics and/or metals.

Knowledge &
Skills:

Specialized Knowledge:
Specific commodity and industry expertise. Negotiating and procurement principles.

Special Skills:

• Must have strong, demonstrated negotiation experience/skills.
• Must have project management experience including root cause analysis, cross-functional mediation and facilitation.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing category strategies resulting in significant financial and operational benefits for the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of cost reduction is required.
• ERP experience (in-depth understanding of procurement, MRP applications) is desired.
• Good understanding of how supply chain / sourcing interacts with other functions.
• Experience in strategic sourcing approaches including value chain analysis, cost models, ESI, partnership development.
• Direct experience in supplier contract negotiations.
• Ability to build supplier relationships at all levels.
• Ability to operate both at strategic and tactical level.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to apply a long-term view while ensuring day-to-day delivery of results.
• Advanced technical knowledge including various manufacturing processes and the ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Strong financial acumen especially as related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills.
• Proactive, ability to meet aggressive deadlines and maintain strong internal customer focus required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Recognized inside and outside the organization as subject matter expert.

Other:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player. Effectively works with cross-functional teams.
• Open minded and collaborative.
• Excellent self-discipline works under limited supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability, results oriented, can-do attitude.
• Fluent in English, further language skills are a plus.

U.S. Applicants:
EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

About Us

Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE:
ITGR) is the largest medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer in the world serving the cardiac, neuromodulation, orthopedics, vascular, advanced surgical and power solution markets. The company provides innovative, high quality medical technologies that enhance the lives of patients worldwide. In addition, it develops batteries for high-end niche applications in energy, military, and environmental markets. The company’s brands include Greatbatch Medical, Lake Region Medical and Electrochem. Additional information is available at https:
//integer.Net .

Integer is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran or military status past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law. Greatbatch Integer complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those legal requirements, Integer will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel believe you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 716-759-5631. All postings presume work will be performed entirely outside of Hawaii, California, Colorado, Maine, Connecticut, and Washington, and New York (where management is based outside of NY state)

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