Job Title: Manager, Supplier Development Division: Stryker Orthopaedics Location: (Country - State) United States - California City or Sales Region: San Jose Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations Shift: N/A Education and/or Special Training: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain Management Job Description: Drive supplier development initiatives, including supplier performance management, supplier certification, process improvements, cost reduction, supplier forums, lean integration, audits, selection, SCAPA, SPPAP, and e-procurement. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Develop and prepare Supply Agreements between Stryker and key Suppliers Coordinate negotiations with multi-site suppliers. Ensure suppliers meet project requirements related to price, product technology, capability, capacity, logistics and Quality Assurance. Perform external quality assurance audits on new and existing suppliers, as part of an audit team Work with new and existing suppliers to ensure quality system improvements. Issue corrective action requests to suppliers and work with suppliers to ensure effective closure Work with plant procurement teams to improve overall global supplier performance. Drive supplier development initiatives. Drive improvement in the procurement process Reduce procurement costs. Drive supplier performance management process. Participate in annual supplier forums. Direct and oversee the work of team specialists. Develop team budget and manage team expenses. Qualifications/Work Experience: Must have strong negotiation skills, a working knowledge of Purchasing best practices and product manufacturing and assembly processes. Demonstrated knowledge of procurement strategy and market drivers. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. 2+ years auditing experience in medical device or other regulated industry a plus 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with progressive levels of leadership responsibility; prefer experience in medical device and/or regulatory industry Specific experience in the areas of quality, supplier development, procurement, materials management, and planning Demonstrated ability implementing lean production tools Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills Demonstrated ability to understand systems, gather data and perform research Percent Travel Required 20% Requisition ID: 11058BR
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