Supply Chain Manager

Requisition ID:  31194  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential. 

Supply Chain Manager

 

JOB SUMMARY

Provides the strategic development, direction and management of the company’s factory Direct Procurement functions.  Develops goals, metrics, timebound objectives and strategic plans for each factory and drives efficient, lean and streamlined procurement operations, with a customer centric focus.  Ensure uniform practices, processes and behaviours across each factory, delivering synergy, compliance and consistency.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for Lakewood factory direct procurement function supporting the production operations with efficient on time direct material supply to meet operational requirements.
• Acts as the on-site representative for the global procurement, planning, logistics and warehousing teams for the Factory Leadership team as well as all issues arising where a decision-maker is required for challenges in achieving a factory build plan where the Lakewood procurement team is involved.
• Manage procurement team to ensure effective requisition & PO management, planning, expediting and scheduling of materials supply as required at each factory location.
• Develop procurement processes and practices to ensure mitigation of excess & obsolete procured materials, developing effective communication and meeting cadence with cross functional teams where necessary.
• Ensure uniform governance of SAP procurement master data to maintain alignment across each of the factory location.  Monitor, manage and control SAP data to support efficient factory operations.
• Develop strong supplier relations within each region, ensuring effective management of supplier On-Time delivery performance.
• Ensure collaboration across the regional supply chain functions, helping to support and execute planning, warehousing, logisitics and commodity management supply chain teams aligned with customer expectations.
• Communicate and alert operations team of material supply risks and associated recovery plans.  Develop effective communications cadence across all factories and teams.
• Be accountable & responsible for the teams ongoing development and growth.  Drive a positive culture of engagement, delivering the Terumo BCT core values and leading and inspiring in the culture of Terumo BCT.
• Ensure SOX compliance across the factory procurement functions.
• Assume appropriate budgetary control for the Lakewood factory procurement functions. 

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

 

Experience

• Minimum 10 years procurement & managerial supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in SAP.

• Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

 

 

 

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead regional teams and deliver results positively impacting the procurement function.
• Knowledge of strategic procurement practices, including the impact upon the direct procurement factory function.
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership, managerial and strategic planning, including people development with a result driven focus on long term, strategic procurement goals.
• Demonstrated an exceptional understanding in the disciplines of material procurement within a global manufacturing environment.
• Ability to negotiate through complex situations with suppliers of direct material products.
• Requires basic knowledge of U.S. and international medical device regulations and standards.
• Requires excellent stakeholder management and the ability to develop and foster stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of current FDA regulatory and ISO requirements and trends affecting medical devices.
• Capability to interact with diplo