Strategic Sourcing Specialist

hace 3 semanas

Ensenada, México Vapotherm A tiempo completo

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Planner/Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the reliable supply of medical products and materials.This role combines strategic procurement with demand planning to balance cost, quality, compliance, and supply continuity.The position requires strong knowledge of medical industry regulations, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.The Senior Strategic Sourcing Planner/Buyer is required to work onsite in Vapotherm's medical device manufacturing facility in Tijuana, MX and communicate verbally and written in Spanish and English at a minimum B2 level.Primary Responsibilities:- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for medical devices, equipment, and raw materials.- Conduct supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.- Collaborate with planning teams to ensure accurate demand forecasting and secure supply continuity.- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.- Ensure compliance with medical industry regulations, quality standards, and company policies.- Support risk management activities by identifying and mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities.- Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.- Manage the purchasing process, including purchase orders, lead times, and delivery tracking.- Stay up to date with market trends, new technologies, and emerging suppliers in the medical field.- Contribute to cost savings initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements.- Maintain and follow purchasing procedures to conform to business regulations.- Ensure data accuracy and maintenance of parts in ERP system; including lead times, ABC classifications, safety stock level, and other planning features.- Manage and respond to MRP requirements weekly.Coordinate & expedite the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of material.Resolve discrepancies including Accounts payable.Capable of ensuring timely and effective completion of Shortage Report, Late P.O.S, and MRP Action Messages.- The employee is required to work onsite in the VapoMex office in Tijuana, MX which is manufacturing assembly environment.Additional Responsibilities- Performs other duties as required.- Assist with inventory control and physical inventories as necessary- Assist with various manufacturing activities as necessaryPosition Requirements - Education, Knowledge, Years of Experience, etc.:- B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain preferred or equivalent work experience.- 6–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or planning, with at least 3+ years in the medical devices, pharma, or healthcare industry.- Excellent communication skills (minimum B2, preferably C1 English level); additional languages are a plus.- Strong knowledge of medical regulatory requirements (e.G., FDA, ISO *****, GMP).- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.- Skilled in demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management.- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, regulated environment.- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

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