What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Specialist position at MediView XR, Inc.?
The Supply Chain Specialist position will be responsible for executing the end-to-end sourcing and purchasing processes for direct and indirect spend categories. This will include sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization, along with New Product development (NPD) sourcing and early involvement processes. This position will also evaluate quotes and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services, as well as track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain up-to-date item and supplier information and serve as an ERP subject matter expert and super-user for MediView. The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for achieving monthly and annual spending goals. This person will work in a team environment as well as independently and will participate in various cross-functional teams.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as strategic sourcing and purchasing owner for technical and non-technical components
- Serve as SME for ERP and business process implementation teams.
- Initiate and execute procurement/sourcing plans that support business objectives and maximize profitability through lower costs, rebates, volume discounts, or revenue generation opportunities.
- Support innovation, improved service levels, improved relationships to facilitate operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
- Plans and procures materials necessary to support production plan and various forecast requirements.
- Works closely with engineering and Initiates purchase orders in support of New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.
- Monitor PPV metric and achieve stated targets.
- Develops strategies and carries out plans for multiple source initiatives. Leverage common suppliers and help optimize/reduce supplier count.
- Seeks cost reduction initiatives.
- Works collaboratively with internal business partners (Accounting, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Engineering), as required to continually improve the sourcing process.
- Updates daily, weekly, and monthly reports; including but not limited to spend by supplier, PPV, On Time Delivery, and anticipated deliveries.
- Participates in supplier assessments and/or visits to evaluate performance and maintain constructive business relationships.
- Work with both domestic and international suppliers to achieve scheduled promise dates.
- Ensures purchasing budget limits are followed and keeps track of all cost variances to ensure adherence to MediView policies and procedures.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
- Serve as a member and/or consultant on module and platform teams
- Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws and Trade Compliance.
- Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
- Ensure accuracy of item information; including but not limited to cost, lead-time, MOQ, and revision level.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, purchasing/procurement, and supply chain management.
- ERP/MRP experience required (AS4000, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.)
- Logistics experience with UPS, FedEx, LTL, and international preferred.
- Understanding of LEAN manufacturing.
- APICS certification is a plus.
- Must be able to travel 20-30% of the time. Overnight stays may be necessary.
- Position requires sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pulling and pushing. May be required to move and/or carry/lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
- Hours of work may exceed normal business hours at times.
