ATS Company:
SP IndustriesRequisition ID:
12573Location:
Warminster, PA, US, 18974Date:
May 23, 2024Strategic Sourcing ManagerATS Scientific Products is searching for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the team!The Strategic Sourcing Manageris responsible for creating a strategic sourcing strategy for ATS Life Sciences Scientific Products. This will involve selecting best cost / strategic sources of supply for our purchased components. They will negotiate master supply agreements, MOU/LOU, contracts, and possibly blanket orders for their division. To ensure adherence to the negotiated agreements, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will setup the appropriate plant ERPs systems. Finally, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage their supply base's performance against the agreed terms, but also their delivery and quality performance. This position may also periodically be responsible for assisting in general responsibilities in the tactical purchasing department.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supplier evaluation and selection, including negotiating the terms and conditions of our business.
Sourcing new vendors by category and reviewing with management
Supplier management and auditing - Quarterly reviews on top vendors
Supplier ownership of taxonomy
Annual cost reduction execution meeting annual goals
Work with engineering to actively reduce SKUs / complexity in support of best cost solutions
Autonomous decision making within approval guidelines
Assist leadership in the development of process and policy
Communication and integration with related functional areas.
Work with engineers and suppliers to establish commercially acceptable drawing standards.
Maintain purchasing item attributes, such as lead times, lot sizes, prices, in the various ERPs assigned to the division.(Multi-Plant)
Assist with general responsibilities within the tactical purchasing department.
Liaise with engineering to ensure appropriate standards are used in material requirements.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESConsistent and predictable attendance
Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations
Reports unsafe conditions and practices to management
Immediately reports injuries to managementTALENTS and/or EXPERIENCE
6-10+ years of purchasing or related materials experience.
Track record of negotiating supply annual agreements, managing at least $10M of spend.
Excellent proactive communication & organization skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines and follow through.
Best cost evaluation and analysis of supplier spend and consolidation ability.
Good judgment in choosing from multiple options and courses of conduct.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a dynamic environment.
High degree of accuracy and detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting tasks in a dynamic environment.
MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and some Access is preferred
Various ERP systems and Internet use skills.EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS
BA or 10-15 years of relevant job experience
MBA PreferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is normally performed in both a typical interior/office and production floor work environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and is frequently is required to stand; use both hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Travel will e required about 20-30% of the time between multiple ATS LS SP sites and suppliers.HSEAll managers are responsible for creating a positive safety culture and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. It is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that employees receive regular training regarding health, safety and environmental matters. Each manager is also accountable to ensure that HSE matters are addressed in a timely manner and that compliance with both legislative and corporate requirements are maintained.
Manager responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees
Why Scientific Products? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growthSP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. #INDSPNearest Major Market: PhiladelphiaEEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and