Sr. Manager, Supply Chain at Accentuate Staffing

Responsibilities:

• Maintain service levels in line with company objectives.
• Manage sourcing and purchasing strategies aimed at reducing cost, minimizing risk, and optimizing business processes.
• Develop RFQ’s, solicit quotes and analyze costs/terms.
• Negotiate with vendors for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services used by the company.
• Work with company leadership to negotiate and finalize contracts with critical suppliers.
• Maintain robust procurement system and establish (or ensure compliance with already-established) policies and procedures that protect the company and provide strong internal controls.
• Minimize interruptions to production schedules through effective parts and materials procurement
• Establish and monitor supplier schedules.
• Build strong supplier relationships and in conjunction with the Vendor Manager, serve as a point of contact for all suppliers, staying up to date on open orders, statuses, purchase volumes, changes in design/technology, contact information etc.
• Serve as main point of contact for internal order expediting or de-expediting.
• Serve as liaison between manufacturing/engineering and suppliers.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through audits and other performance metrics (on time delivery, quality, service, price).
• Ensure all supplier adherence to code of ethics/conduct.
• Direct all aspects of shipping, receiving, warehousing, and distribution.
• Ensure shipping methods are maintained which minimize shipping errors and damage, adjusting carriers appropriately.
• Ensure Supply Chain policies and procedures are followed and maintained in accordance with ISO certification and all state and federal regulations.
• Ensure Production planning activities are effective and optimize the product mix, headcount, capital resources, and materials.
• Work with the Commercial Sales organization to develop forecasts for new and existing products.
• Plan the operating budget for all areas of accountability.
• Develop and implement cost-savings and productivity initiatives.
• Maintain records of all purchasing activities including purchase orders, material specifications, and incoming receipt.
• Lead the analysis of key trends/issues in supply and cost of ownership and prepare market analysis reports
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, components, or substitute materials.
• Support major system, product, and IT implementations.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business or Engineering or related discipline (preferred) and minimum of 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in medical device/FDA/highly regulated environment preferred.
• Experience setting strategic direction for Procurement or other Supply Chain dept/function.
• Experience with ERP systems, selection, and implementation experience a plus.
• APICS/ISM certification preferred.
• Experience working in a start-up/small company environment a plus.
• Must be able to strategically plan for the company’s future while simultaneously executing tactical requirements of daily operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of GMP/FDA/ISO environments and requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
• Familiarity with factory automation and factory capital.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate cross functionally.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
• High level personal and professional integrity.