I. Main Job Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Management & Coordination
- Manage and coordinate all Sourcing Project Deliverables, including Component Quality, Supply Risk, Cost, Capacity, and Lead-time.
- Report project status and deliverables to stakeholders at each progressive Development Phase/stage gate exit.
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- Facilitate Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) technical reviews, documenting agreements and driving closure on open action items.
2. NPD Sourcing Strategy & Risk Mitigation
- Track and manage improvements in procured component Supply Risk, Quality, and Material Cost for the full Device Bill of Material (BOM).
- Review Medtronic Product Plans and Technology initiatives with GSM to provide early communication for Supplier Identification and Capability development.
- Integrate Supply Technology Roadmaps into New Product Development Programs by staying knowledgeable of Category Strategy updates.
3. Source Selection & Category Alignment
- Accountable for completing Source Selection in alignment with Category Strategies and Preferred Supplier Segmentation.
- Identify potential new sources for technologies where formal Category Strategies do not yet exist.
- Drive early Development Agreements and ensure proper Supply Agreement coverage in coordination with GSM.
4. Quality, Cost, and Value Engineering
- Monitor overall Component Quality Levels for projects in alignment with DRM (Design for Reliability and Manufacturability) processes.
- Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to influence specifications and supplier development early in the cycle.
- Conduct front-line negotiations using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Acquisition Cost view to influence design and source decisions.
5. Launch Readiness & Operational Transfer
- Lead the transfer of Component Sourcing Responsibility post-qualification to High Volume Facilities and Site Sourcing.
- Identify and monitor supply chain lines to ensure efficient sourcing arrangements through process and value stream mapping.
II. Job Qualifications
1. Education & Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., STEM).
- Experience: * Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Alternatively, an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Medical device industry experience is highly preferred.
2. Knowledge & Skills
- Technical/Regulatory: Working knowledge of Sourcing functions, General Manufacturing Processes, and ISO Standards.
- Compliance: Knowledge of applicable FDA/cGMP and International medical device regulations.
- Competencies: * Proven leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
- Strong influence skills to achieve results across a matrixed organization.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and DRM.
- Ability to manage multiple technologies and changing priorities.
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I. Main Job Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Management & Coordination
- Manage and coordinate all Sourcing Project Deliverables, including Component Quality, Supply Risk, Cost, Capacity, and Lead-time.
- Report project status and deliverables to stakeholders at each progressive Development Phase/stage gate exit.
- Facilitate Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) technical reviews, documenting agreements and driving closure on open action items.
2. NPD Sourcing Strategy & Risk Mitigation
- Track and manage improvements in procured component Supply Risk, Quality, and Material Cost for the full Device Bill of Material (BOM).
- Review Medtronic Product Plans and Technology initiatives with GSM to provide early communication for Supplier Identification and Capability development.
- Integrate Supply Technology Roadmaps into New Product Development Programs by staying knowledgeable of Category Strategy updates.
3. Source Selection & Category Alignment
- Accountable for completing Source Selection in alignment with Category Strategies and Preferred Supplier Segmentation.
- Identify potential new sources for technologies where formal Category Strategies do not yet exist.
...
- Drive early Development Agreements and ensure proper Supply Agreement coverage in coordination with GSM.
4. Quality, Cost, and Value Engineering
- Monitor overall Component Quality Levels for projects in alignment with DRM (Design for Reliability and Manufacturability) processes.
- Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to influence specifications and supplier development early in the cycle.
- Conduct front-line negotiations using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Acquisition Cost view to influence design and source decisions.
5. Launch Readiness & Operational Transfer
- Lead the transfer of Component Sourcing Responsibility post-qualification to High Volume Facilities and Site Sourcing.
- Identify and monitor supply chain lines to ensure efficient sourcing arrangements through process and value stream mapping.
II. Job Qualifications
1. Education & Experience
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., STEM).
- Experience: * Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- Alternatively, an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
- Medical device industry experience is highly preferred.
2. Knowledge & Skills
- Technical/Regulatory: Working knowledge of Sourcing functions, General Manufacturing Processes, and ISO Standards.
- Compliance: Knowledge of applicable FDA/cGMP and International medical device regulations.
- Competencies: * Proven leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
- Strong influence skills to achieve results across a matrixed organization.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and DRM.
- Ability to manage multiple technologies and changing priorities.
show more