Purchasing Superintendent CR

Education / Educación:  

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field

Experience / Experiencia:   

• 8 years in purchasing, materials or similar positions, preferable experience on the medical (or other regulated) industry.

Specialized Knowledge / Conocimiento especializado:

• Strong knowledge of computer software and hardware including Supply chain systems (ERP, MRP)
• Knowledge of budget management.

Languages ​​required for the position / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto:  

• Spanish/English

Computer tools and knowledge level required / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido:

• Microsoft Office: Nivel Intermedio       
• Othres Tools: Oracle, APCIs.

Qualifications / Cualificaciones:

• Good influencing, negotiating and communications skills.
• A strong work ethic, allowing the incumbent to work closely with members of the team.
• Good networking capability in a matrixed organisation
• A desire and to motivate and drive change within the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate quickly and take initiative in a fast-paced working environment.
• Analytical minded,
• Proficient in Negotiation and networking skills

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:

• Devising and using fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies
• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships
• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Monitoring markets and aligning with Hologic global procurement strategy
• Manage and provide resources to other Hologic facilities, Ensure that Procurement Team as a Center of Excellence.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work. Identify and prioritize problems and drive them to resolution.
• Lead the purchasing team (1:1s, supervision, mentoring, coaching, guidance, development)
• Evaluate and review subordinate performance via goal-setting and the performance review process
• Assist buyers on solving day to day issues with buyers and suppliers.
• Track Corporate initiatives execution (Spend analytics, Commodity teams, payment terms, contracts)
• Ensure robust procurement processes and systems are in place.
• Develop robust negotiation strategies.
• Develop & implement a Contract management system
• Execute actions to achieve at least 5% cost reduction on materials (VIP, Negotiations)
• Manage procurement activities (supplier development, selection, quoting process, contracting, PO management) for products and services from development to retirement.
• Responsible for the supply of component required to support the production plan.
• Participate in a cross functional NPI team to achieve product goals related to cost, time to market and quality.
• Ensure vendor’s supply chain and materials market trends are constantly monitored to avoid supply interruption.
• Lead Supplier Business Reviews process for key suppliers.
• Ensure proper communications and liaison between suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce standard cost and optimize company’s cash flow.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase inventory turns.
• Responsible to negotiate contracts and monitor their progress.