Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Remote

Compensation: $33.33- $41.33

Type: Contract

Overview

The Procurement Specialist – MDR, will support the Procurement and Sourcing organizations to prepare our outsourced processes and suppliers for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). They will be a part of a larger EU MDR project team, and be the owner for all supplier related actions, communications, and projects for the EI MDR project.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationship with suppliers to foster collaboration and ensure effective communication for EU MDR.
• Identification, evaluation, mitigation of suppliers to meet EU MDR requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers in context of the EU MDR project
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to potential suppliers in context of EU testing and sampling
• Work with suppliers on labeling, specifications, manufacturing process flows, 2D bar coding, Inspection plans, Drawings, Process Risks, Equipment, and capability, Validations, etc.
• MDR sampling, testing, or if product transfers are needed to maintain security of supply.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve problems and ensure timely solutions
• If needed, support product transfers by coordinating internally and externally to ensure a smooth transition
• Work with suppliers to resolve any drawing-related issues
• Manage ERP to match ASL and EU MDR approval status
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required
• 4 years engineering or supply chain management supporting new product introductions, required
• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience, highly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Stakeholder management and ability to influence suppliers, peers, and leadership, required
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services, required
• Ability to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans, required
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization, required
• Strong analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks, required
• PC Literate and proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel analytics and reports, required
• Proficient in delivering results, required
• Good business & financial Acumen is preferred
• Experience in JDE preferred
• Basic Med Device EU MDR knowledge
  
  

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #558-Scientific