Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain

Company: Noah Medical
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

About The Team:
The Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships that meet and exceed product quality targets, identifying secondary or new sources of supply, and achieving service and cost improvement targets. The individual in this role will also collaborate with cross-functional partners in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, and Engineering, to achieve objectives and collaborate with stakeholders to align on optimal sourcing strategies for continuity of supply and new projects. Our ideal candidate has exceptional negotiation skills, is passionate about product quality, has a proven track record of reducing costs and improving delivery times, expertise in managing multiple contracts, and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.
A Day In The Life Of Our Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain:

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• Establish supplier selection criteria, visit and evaluate alternative suppliers, manage the RFQ process, and drive production supplier selection in partnership with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality.
  
• Supplier Selection to include optimal total cost of ownership considering quotes, quality, supplier production processes, capacity and relationship as well as ability to support Design Engineering lead time needs and QA audits.
  
• Partner with Supplier engineering in the supplier selection process.
  
• Lead sourcing efforts, including visiting all NM production suppliers to establish suppliers' capability and build trust and relationships. Ensure that trips are documented in trip reports.
  
• Draft and execute RFQs and RFPs inclusive of analysis of vendor responses.
  
• Negotiate and execute contracts that deliver the best outcomes for Noah Medical.
  
• Drive sustained year-over-year value improvement related to cost, capacity, quality support and service.
  
• Provide source selection recommendations for new products that align with the strategy while building a comprehensive supplier database.
  
• Drive early production supplier involvement with R&D to achieve development objectives, timelines, and cost.
  
• Support and/or facilitate supplier business reviews.
  
• With Supplier Engineering and other NM functions, attend on-site supplier visits for assessments, negotiations, audits, etc.
  
• Create tiered supplier classifications and develop supplier scorecard processes that monitor the performance of suppliers (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Customer Service, Relationship, NPI support and other attributes).
  
• Identify risks within the supply base and collaborate closely with stakeholders to eliminate or take mitigating actions for strategic risks.
  
• Identify insourcing and outsourcing opportunities.
  
• Manage tactical purchasing including executing bulk negotiated cost reduced purchases up to 1 year PO's coverage.
  
• Create and manage supplier contracting processes including executing multiple contracts per quarter.
  
• Maintain strategic sourcing relationships and develop strong partnerships with suppliers.
  
• Manage a team of 2-3 Buyer/Planners.
  
• Other related duties.
  
  About You:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in business or engineering.
    
  • 8+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the medical device industry.
    
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with others in a professional, positive and collaborative manner.
    
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines.
    
  • Willingness to learn, possess a can-do attitude, and be motivated to succeed and grow.
    
  • Ability to work in a self-directed environment and research problems.
    
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    
  • Proficiency in Google Suite applications.
    
  • Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
    
  • Experience working in a start-up environment, helpful.
    
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
    
    Workplace Type: Onsite
    Benefits & Perks (For Full Time Employees):
    
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    • Competitive Salary
      
    • Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options
      
    • Equity & Bonus Program
      
    • Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance
      
    • Mental health support through medical insurance programs
      
    • Legal and Pet Insurance
      
    • 12+ paid holidays, 15-20 days of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days
      
    • Paid parental leave
      
    • In-office snacks and beverages
      
    • In-office lunch stipend
      
    • Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement
      
    • Team building and company organized social and celebration events
      
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