NPD Sourcing Specialist - Raynham, United States - Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Description

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology and Telecom

a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, is currently seeking

an

NPD Sourcing Specialist

for a long-term engagement at one of our

Global Medical Device Manufacturing

clients located in

Raynham, MA

Our client is a global leader in medical device and equipment manufacturing pioneer. Specialties include joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery, and sports medicine, in addition to the Digital Surgery portfolio.

This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a Kelly employee, you will be eligible for our

enhanced benefits, 50% paid Medical & Dental, 401K

, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off,

including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal

time. All Kelly employees in this group receive annual performance reviews.

NPD Sourcing Specialist

selections in alignment with External Manufacturing Supply Integration, Category, and Sub-Category strategies.

You will execute Procurement goals and strategies, delivering on financial, quality, service, and compliance objectives, and execute source selections in alignment with our client's broader category and sub-category strategies.

Responsibilities
Lead Requests for Quotation/Information/Proposals and assist with CGM-based supplier discussions
Coordinate with the Cost Engineering group for completion of Should Cost Modeling activity-based costing for the source product
Manage the relationships of key suppliers supporting New Product Development and ensure alignment with supplier segmentation strategies
Coordinate and execute supplier contracts, including development agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, and various non-disclosure agreements Identify and understand the market risks associated with sourced products and recommend strategies to minimize the financial and operational risk of suppliers
Support selection of slates of suppliers with business partners for new product introductions Active engagement with project planning within standard project management tools and processes in a broad range of business settings
Coordination and collaboration with source finance for the management of standard costs and associated attributes to ensure pricing accuracy

Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required. MBA/Advanced degree is preferred
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in a Sourcing, Operations, or Supply Chain role is required
A demonstrated working knowledge and experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment with regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements is required
Experience in negotiating contract terms with external suppliers is required
Creative decisive problem-solving skills, business partners internal and external, ability to adapt to meet constantly evolving priorities, and sound reasoning skills are required
A demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with a focus on internal and external relationship development is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skill with the ability to confidently present complex information is required
Strong influencing skills and an eye for business is required
Able to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary is required
FPX / Project management training and experience is preferred
APICS American Production Inventory Control Society or CPM Certified Purchasing Manager certification is preferred
Strongly prefer experience within the Medical Device or Healthcare industry
Previous experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools, Training, and/or Certification is preferred
Experience working with financial tools and solid analytical skills are strongly preferred
US location This position may require up to 20 travel


Important information:
Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States immediately and without employer sponsorship.

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