Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing

The Interventional Urology Senior Manager – Strategic Sourcing is responsible for all spend and relationships with external direct material suppliers including contractual obligations. It supports the Interventional Urology profitable growth by leading the interactions with external partners, partnering with internal business areas to manage risks proactively, maximizing value creation and ensure reliable supply. We pursue a strategic holistic approach to managing categories and value professional skills such as strategic sourcing, disciplined negotiation, supplier management, risk management, project management, team facilitation, and managing the total cost of ownership. We prioritize the ability to work cross functionally and consider an ability to proactively manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization a critical competency.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Lead a small team of sourcing professionals.
• Develop and drive to implementation supplier and category management strategies
• Build robust supplier relationships to drive innovation, supply assurance, and cost optimization
• Conduct the necessary spend analysis and market surveys, and work towards lowering the TCO of for direct materials, through process improvements, strategic sourcing and elimination of waste
• Manage and lead the supplier selection process
• Drive business resilience through a combination of alternate source identification and contractual agreements.
• Develop, review, negotiate and execute complex business agreements and contracts
• Drive safety and compliance to regulations and company policies, procedures and standards
• Own, manage, and lead business relationships with key suppliers where appropriate
• Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a supply chain or technical / quantitative discipline is required
• 7+ years proven strategic sourcing work experience and a track record of mitigating risk, driving improvement projects, and reducing cost
• Strategic “big picture” thinker with a passion for creating better solutions and the ability to transform goals into actionable plans
• Team player with requisite emotional intelligence, good interpersonal skills
• Committed to working in a quality environment; seeks to understand and desires to create novel solutions to existing business challenges
• Project management strengths in team facilitation, requirements definition, stakeholder management, and communicating, executing and driving projects to completion
• Must be a results oriented with an ability to prioritize and able to deliver under challenging circumstances
• Experience working with different functional disciplines and at various levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad “direct” commodity experiences.
• Knowledge of chemicals, packaging, blow molding, contract manufacturing is very helpful
• Six Sigma or prior project management leadership experiences of cross functional teams
• CPM / CPSM / APICS national certification
• Knowledge of GMP environments. Experience working in regulated environments
• MBA or equivalent educational and work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and organizational skills; adept at exerting personal influence to build value-based relationships
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the value of proactive communication and alignment with stakeholders at all levels, inclusive style
• Solid contracting and negotiation skills
• Process improvement and problem-solving skills
• Aptitude for driving and managing change
• Ability to manage through ambiguity – thrives in creating a vision and a strategy where none exist
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, processes and procurement processes
• Strong skills with toolbox (use of Excel, PowerPoint, other MS Office products, etc.)

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
• Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.  Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for running our company in a more sustainable way.
• Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $90,479 - $135,718.  Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

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Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

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