Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist - Fridley, MN

Full-time · Description · Job Summary · The Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist is responsible for: · Purchasing components from suppliers to support assigned project timelines, ensuring all purchases align with current company policies and procedures. · Identifying, evaluating, and ...

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Full-time

Description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist is responsible for:

• Purchasing components from suppliers to support assigned project timelines, ensuring all purchases align with current company policies and procedures.
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality components and materials
• Ensuring that Resolution Medical is well positioned with the right suppliers to support a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment

Essential Functions

• Acquire materials and components for assigned manufacturing and/or NPI development projects utilizing electronic or manual ERP processes
• Create purchase orders, follow up with suppliers with any issues regarding price, lead time, quantities, etc.
• Responsible for creating Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages with suppliers.
• Analyze cost structures and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to optimize value and mitigate risk.
• Work closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to align sourcing strategies with customer and/or business objectives.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support product development, cost reduction, and supply continuity.
• Work with Supplier Quality to create and implement a commodities matrix to be utilized for sourcing and choosing suppliers.
• Identify and manage suppliers for direct and indirect materials, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and promote sound relationships with an extensive network of suppliers
• Work with Quality on missing supplier documentation, supplier related nonconformances and SCAR's
• Support monitoring of supplier performance and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain accurate sourcing documentation, support supplier audits when required and ensure adherence to internal SOPs and external regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and supplier performance.
• Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with internal customers and suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement
• Supports all company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems QMS)
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, or regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, and suppliers
• Ensures all functions engaging Resolution's supplier base are following established ethical guidelines

Requirements

Education, Experience, Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Operations strongly desired. Equivalent combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.
• 3+ years previous experience working in supply chain, sourcing or engineering with experience evaluating and selecting suppliers.
• Medical device industry experience required and and/or manufacturing background strongly preferred
• Strong detail orientation and organization skills.
• Ability to handle and be trusted with confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner
• Ability to problem-solve, work under pressure, and to effectively manage stress.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Summary of Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits: Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (requires participation in eligible medical plan), and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD), Kavira (requires participation in medical plan).
• Voluntary, employee-paid benefits: Employee Supplemental Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Compensation

• The typical base pay range for this role is between $52,000-70,000/year. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.
• 401(k) Plan: Company-provided Safe Harbor Contribution of 3% of eligible earnings.