Site Strategic Sourcing Manager
Industry Title
/Category: Sourcing Manager/Purchasing
Job ID: 2011-5312
Career Level: experienced
Location/Division: Covington, GA/Bard Medical
Relocation: No
Posted Date: 11/21/2011
Close Date: ..
C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.
We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees – on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.
Be Your Best at Bard – and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.
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Overview:
The Purchasing Supervisor is located at C. R. Bard Medical Division in Covington, Georgia.
Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for:
• Coordination and oversight of Bard Medical Division (BMD) Purchasing department personnel.
• Responsibility for maintaining effective procurement practices and efficient management of suppliers relating to direct materials, including components, sub-assemblies and OEM finished goods to support the development and commercialization of new products (NPD), line extensions (LE) and sustaining engineering (SE) projects by working closely with internal support teams and external suppliers.
Essential Job Functions:
Including the following; other duties may be assigned:
* Authorized purchasing agent of the company responsible for managing and directing all direct material purchases, including components, sub-assemblies and O.E.M. finished goods, in support of NPD, LE and SE projects.
* Responsible for supporting divisional project and manufacturing operations with a steady and uninterrupted flow of raw materials and finished goods by establishing a smooth and consistent flow.
* Works directly with external raw material and finished goods suppliers in establishing competitive unit pricing, zero defect product quality and 100% on-time delivery performance.
* Works with internal customers and external suppliers in generating tangible cost savings on a regular basis. Initiates, promotes and directs cost improvement / avoidance as a routine responsibility.
* Coordinates quarterly review process with key suppliers in which internal team members representing various disciplines such as marketing, planning, quality assurance and engineering meet on a regular basis to discuss quarterly supplier performance, ongoing projects, new award of business opportunities and industry trends.
* Negotiates long-term contracts with key suppliers in which favorable terms and conditions are established.
* Works with Quality Assurance personnel in monitoring supplier quality issues and maintaining general supplier accountability in the quality arena.
* Responsible for the formal supervision, training, development and general guidance of directly reporting purchasing personnel.
* Assists in establishing company direction relating to strategic supplier selection via professional recommendations and documented supplier performance records.
* Ensures effective training of direct reports and conformance to all SOPs and DOPs.
* Facilitates make / buy analyses and decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer with intermediate level of keyboarding skills.
• High level of maturity and people skills are essential in successfully interacting with diversified internal and external customer base.
• Strong interpersonal skills required in the areas of verbal and written communications, telephone courtesy, professionalism, and influencing.
• Strong listening and assessment skills.
• Strong questioning & problem-solving skills.
• Must possess high degree of proficiency in negotiating commodity unit pricing as well as other general business terms and conditions associated with short and long-term contracts. Requirements also include high degree of professional aggressiveness and initiative in reducing raw material costs.
Education and/or Experience:
* Four-year degree is mandatory, preferably in a related field such as planning and/or purchasing management.
* Three (3) to five (5) years of professional purchasing experience within a high volume, dynamic manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position is in an indoor office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
