Technical Sourcing Specialist - Madison, United States - Exact Sciences Corporation

Exact Sciences Corporation

Verified Company

Madison, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Help us change lives
At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most.

Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you're working to help others.

Position Overview
The Technical Sourcing Specialist is a liaison between the Operations team and Exact Sciences' approved and potential suppliers. A science, production, engineering or procurement background and passion for supply chain is required for this role. The scope of work will vary and will require working with a diverse team of cross-functional stakeholders. The Technical Sourcing Specialist is expected to support the procurement elements of a project and understand technical requirements.

Areas of focus include supplier evaluation, negotiation monitoring, supply risk management, request for proposals (RFPs), support for new product initiatives, and technical troubleshooting with suppliers.

This role requires a persistent and eager individual to find solutions that meet Exact Sciences' operational needs in helping to build a robust supply chain in a rapidly growing company.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

Collaborate with strategic suppliers when opportunities arise, and technical support follow-up is required.
Attend crossfunctional meetings to support new product initiatives and product support.
Provide updates to stakeholders to ensure all are aware of ongoing initiatives and projects with suppliers.
Support the development of request for proposals (RFP's) with input from crossfunctional areas.
Support the analysis of proposal responses with crossfunctional teams.
Identify and evaluate backup and alternate suppliers based on business needs.
Provide technical information to suppliers to support investigations.
Followup with suppliers to meet timelines.
Assist with development and implementation of strategic supply chain initiatives, including cost savings initiatives and secondary sourcing.
Support contract negotiations to drive yearoveryear costs savings.
Assist with supply agreement negotiations.
Assist with supplier management related to the quality system and annual reviews.
Support and host supplier visits, both onsite and via teleconference.
Visit and participate in audits of suppliers as needed.
Complete periodic benchmarking to maintain price competitiveness.
Manage project purchase orders and provide finance and other crossfunctional teams with timely updates.
Focus on the management of external suppliers and the expansion of those production capabilities.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multilevel personnel, as well as vendors and their representatives.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to quickly develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fastpaced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
Interest in developing negotiation skills and ability to find an appropriate balance to cost savings with partners.
Ability to develop skills to drive results with remote project teams.
Ability to develop skills to manage the financial aspects of a project through the procure to pay process.
Developing ability to use designated systems to maintain and review supplier records and communications.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to work designated schedule.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Finance or a science related field as outlined in the essential duties; or Associates Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field as ou