Sr. Category Manager

Position Summary:

Carestream Health is seeking a Sr. Category Manager (Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager; Sr. Commodity Manager) ideally at its Oregon facility, but will consider the Colorado or Rochester, NY locations.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Specialized Skills in Logistics & Warehousing: 
           - Will partner with the Supply Chain & Logistics (SC&L) Transportation and Planning staff in the US & Canada and EU to develop a scope of work, selection criteria, and management of Third Party Logistics (3PL) suppliers. The suppliers will be required to report performance against key performance indicators (KPI)s on a regular basis. The Sr. Commodity Manager will be responsible for co-developing and managing Performance Guarantees with incentives & penalties to ensure the supplier is delivering results per the contract.

           - Will partner with the Transportation Managers in the US & Canada and EU to identify suppliers, negotiate & award contracts, and manage the performance of Motor Carriers (land), Air Freight, Parcel, Ocean Carriers, and High Value - White Glove Delivery Services. These responsibilities include regular competitive sourcing events including E-auctions and negotiations to select the best carriers with the lowest Total Cost of Ownership representing Quality, Service and Price.

Strategic Sourcing:
           - Utilization of functional knowledge of Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement Market Analysis, Commercial Terms & Conditions, and OEM Manufacturing.

           - Aligned with internal clients, generate & evaluate Request For Information (RFI), Request For Quotation (RFQ), Request For Proposal (RFP), Statement Of Work (SOW), and other.

           - Negotiate pricing & terms, negotiate & write confidentiality agreements, supply agreements, consignment agreements, termination letters, and other contract documents for various commodity categories.

           - Translate client requirements into actionable sourcing plans. Ability to integrate purchasing strategies with internal client objectives.

           - Define, establish, and lead the strategic sourcing process (including all phases of marketplace or benchmark analysis, understanding index & feedstock pricing, E-auction, bundling, supplier identification, qualification & selection, and product accreditation & approval for use if necessary).

Position Responsibilities:

Client & Vendor Relationships:
           - Work effectively with both internal clients and external supplier personnel, at all levels, including senior management.

           - Translate client requirements into actionable sourcing plans. Ability to integrate purchasing strategies with internal client objectives.
           - Build strong supplier relationships, manage supplier assessment, implement & monitor ongoing supplier key performance indicators (KPIs) & supplier scorecards. Drive ongoing cost reductions & continuous improvements.

           - Document and manage supplier spend, supplier cost, delivery & quality targets using established commodity strategies. Collect and report savings productivity, achievements & supply issues timely.

           - For hardware & logistics related commodities, establish Business Resumption Plans (BRP) with key suppliers.

Analytical and Leadership duties.

Required Skills & Education:

•    Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. 

•    B.S. in Engineering, Supply Chain Mgmt., Business or Finance.
•    Minimum 7 years procurement, sourcing, or commodity management experience, 2 years in a senior role.
•    Travel as required. Willingness and the experience to travel, both domestically and internationally.
•    Work in a self-managed team environment with minimal direct supervision, Self-Motivator.
•    Proven track record of delivering or exceeding expectations.
•    Demonstrated effective personal computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail, and Internet. Experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. SAP/Ariba preferred.
•    Innovative and results oriented with a high degree of professional and ethical behavior. Ability to effectively influence others and manage sensitive situations.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, executive presence, and the proven ability to influence and communicate effectively. 
•    Sensitivity to different cultures and global country practices.
•    Excellent business & financial acumen, ability to function as business partner through teaming, with the ability to motivate, influence and drive change in a collaborative and effective way

Desired Skills:

•    Minimum 3 years prior supervisory experience desired.

•    MBA or other Masters.
•    Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment (or similar highly regulated industry). Familiarity with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Supplier Controls a plus. 
•    Familiarity with ISO 9001 & 13485 a plus.
•    Six-sigma (green, brown, or black belt), or equivalent a plus.
•    Professional purchasing or supply chain certifications a plus.
•    Project Management skills a plus.

•    Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish languages desired.

Work Environment:

In the OFFICE Onsite role.