What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Trelleborg Brand?
Trelleborg Medical Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their team. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the procurement functions for Trelleborg Medical Solutions, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services critical to our operations. This role involves strategic supplier management, developing strategies to meet and exceed cost-reduction improvements, and working cross-functionally across a global organization.
Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support strategic initiatives
• Optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor market trends to anticipate material price fluctuations and supply chain risks.
Supplier Management
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, price maintenance and compliance with industry standards.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations in collaboration with the Trelleborg Medical Solutions supplier quality team
• Establishes processes to manage third-party suppliers for purchase for resale, inclusive of Trelleborg suppliers; and acquired companies until further integrated.
Inventory & Cost Management
• Collaborate with the planning and production teams to ensure appropriate inventory levels and avoid disruptions, while balancing cost of capital goals.
• Track and manage procurement budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
• Report on purchasing performance metrics and KPIs, to meet purchasing excellence and other goals
• Collaborates with data management to ensure globally inventory management is accurate
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure procurement activities comply with our global quality management system and medical industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA requirements).
- Work with Supplier Quality team to address quality issues and implement corrective actions, ensuring quality throughout the value chain.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing purchasing team.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:
- Greater opportunity for impact
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
- Paid time off
- Bonus opportunity
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5 years in procurement, supply chain, or related fields
• Minimum of 4 year college degree (business, engineering, or supply chain preferred)
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and best-practices
Preferred:
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and contract management
• Prior work experience within a life sciences or medical device organization
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 quality requirements
Travel requirements: approximately 30% domestic to other local sites
Salary info: $90,000 and up based on experience
Salary : $90,000
