About this opportunity
Pride Mobility Products Corporation lists this Sourcing Project Manager opportunity in duryea, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Salary:
$61,500 with $6,500 bonus potential
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, optimize procurement and sourcing processes, and drive cost savings while minimizing supply chain risk. Partner cross-functionally with Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support product development, supplier onboarding, regulatory compliance, and successful domestic and international product launches.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Partner with sourcing leadership team to manage the company's supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
Develop and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers, domestically and internationally
Create metrics to evaluate and monitor supplier effectiveness to generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies
Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
Create negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques to ensure supply chain protection
Minimize supply chain risk by diversifying supply partners via dual sourcing and geographical locations
Facilitate meetings for supply chain development and sourcing efforts
Modify and communicate any changes to prints showing critical changes made and/or required
Onboard new suppliers by processing all necessary regulatory documents required to add a new supplier to the Pride Mobility Approved Supplier List (ASL)
Prepare Oracle Purchase orders/requisitions to support R&D samples or tooling orders
Facilitate supplier visits within the facility for all departments that must be in attendance
Facilitate productivity of multiple teams such as Research & Development (R&D) Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Designs, Drafting, Test Lab and Machine Shop
Develop strong working relationships with all functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales and Distribution
Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements to make compliance recommendations
Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
Focus on continuous improvement and provide recommended solutions as it relates to process and procedures
Consistently demonstrate good business judgment especially as related to negotiating and closing sales
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
Required Skills:
Must be a friendly team player, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to: multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment; work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team; travel domestically and internationally as needed; read and interpret mechanical drawings and instructions as required; prepare and present summary reports
Must have: relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement; strong relationship building and negotiating skills; strong emotional intelligence and collaboration; excellent financial and analytical skills; basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel; excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills:
Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred
Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred
Required Experience:
At least 3 years of experience as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional responsible for developing, assessing, and negotiating a viable supply chain
Preferred Experience:
At least 2 years of global sourcing experience including Mexico preferred
At least 1 year of the above required experience to be in a manufacturing environment preferred
At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
Required Education:
Associate Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field, OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 6 years of the required experience
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Business/Healthcare related field preferred
Required Qualifications:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
Details:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
This is a safety sensitive position
In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at x1250.
Worksite address
duryea, PA, 18642, US
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