Instruments Category Manager - Sourcing in Warsaw, IN

Top Medical Device Company seeks Instruments Category Manager Job Summary Implements global sourcing strategies and initiatives for medical instruments. Ensures that the global strategies are executed at all sites. Accountable for cost reductions. Reports to a Director of Sourcing for Instruments. Principal Duties and Responsibilities ? Implements global commodity and supplier strategies to achieve challenging year-over-year cost reduction results through supplier collaboration and competition. ? Works collaboratively with product development, engineering, commercial, quality, and other functions in developing global sourcing strategies for the assigned sub-category. ? Creates global project plans, implementation strategy, and executes plans in coordination with all sites. Performs sophisticated analyses of market dynamics. ? Internal/External customer focus to address complex issues. Helps to develop strategy to improve processes, procedures and project flow in Sourcing. ? Investigates and analyzes supplier's financial condition, technical competence, facilities and production techniques to ensure adequate supplier capacity and capability. ? Develops contingency plans for assigned commodities and/or strategic suppliers. ? Develops ongoing negotiation strategies and managing against short- and long-term market forces which affects the department. ? Applies financial analyses, commodity and currency hedging, and other techniques to minimize financial risks. Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. KSAs) ? Significant knowledge and experience in world-class sourcing practices and techniques ? Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. ? Project management and teaming skills. ? Change agent. Education/ Experience Requirements ? BS in Business Administration plus a minimum of 5 to 10 years of sourcing experience required. ? MBA preferred. ? C.P.M. is a plus. Travel Requirements ? Up to 20% Paid relocation is available. Must be authorized to work in the USA. Interested parties should reply to this posting with a resume.