Lead Sourcing Analyst - Remote

Contract Duration: 9 Months
Shift: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate Range: $33.33/hr. - $41.33/hr.

Description/Comment:

Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist - MDR, will support the Procurement and Sourcing organizations to prepare our outsourced processes and suppliers for the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). They will be a part of a larger EU MDR project team, and be the owner for all supplier related actions, communications, and projects for the EI MDR project.

Responsibilities:

* Establish and maintain strong relationship with suppliers to foster collaboration and ensure effective communication for EU MDR.

* Identification, evaluation, mitigation of suppliers to meet EU MDR requirements

* Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers in context of the EU MDR project

* Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to potential suppliers in context of EU testing and sampling

* Work with suppliers on labeling, specifications, manufacturing process flows, 2D bar coding, Inspection plans, Drawings, Process Risks, Equipment, and capability, Validations, etc.

* MDR sampling, testing, or if product transfers are needed to maintain security of supply.

* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve problems and ensure timely solutions

* If needed, support product transfers by coordinating internally and externally to ensure a smooth transition

* Work with suppliers to resolve any drawing-related issues

* Manage ERP to match ASL and EU MDR approval status

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required

* 4 years engineering or supply chain management supporting new product introductions, required

* Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience, highly preferred

* Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

* Stakeholder management and ability to influence suppliers, peers, and leadership, required

* Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services, required

* Ability to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans, required

* Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization, required

* Strong analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks, required

* PC Literate and proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel analytics and reports, required

* Proficient in delivering results, required

* Good business & financial Acumen is preferred

* Experience in JDE preferred

* Basic Med Device EU MDR knowledge

Additional Job Details:

Supporting the Trauma & Extremities business unit and portfolio of products. With our client's factories based in Memphis, TN and Bloomington, MN.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.