Strategic Sourcing Manager

Our Company

AliMed is a leading medical products manufacturer and distributor with a vast portfolio of high-quality offerings designed to improve patient outcomes and experiences spanning hospital to home. We remain committed to serving the needs of both patients and providers in the acute, rehab, and post-acute care communities by continuing to build on our strong foundation of innovation, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service that starts with our team of dedicated and talented employees.

As a part of the healthcare industry for over 50 years, AliMed is proud to continue to be able to make a difference through our people, processes, and products. If you would like to be a part of our community and thrive in an environment where you can create, implement, and drive results, we want to hear from you! We are actively seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager  to join our team located in Dedham, MA .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for strategic sourcing activities for AliMed, including leading cross-functional teams to identify and qualify sources of supply and obtain materials, components, or finished goods needed to support product launches. Identifies alternative suppliers for key products / product lines and negotiates favorable terms, pricing, and delivery for key items as part of Product Cost Reduction initiatives.

• Locate, evaluate, negotiate with, and select suppliers and potential suppliers to achieve optimal quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material in accordance with required standards.
• Establish programs and world-class standard processes to mitigate supply risk and optimize business performance.
• Provide commodity and supplier leadership through proactive Low-Cost Region (LCR) sourcing and / or tariff mitigation, formal supply agreements, Vendor-owned Managed Inventory (VMI), supplier rationalization / optimization, and supplier risk management activities.
• Prepare and issue RFQs or solicit pricing as needed; negotiate price and delivery terms. Analyze bids and quotations for accuracy and cost-reduction opportunities and summarize results to recommend sourcing strategies.
• Draft, execute, and manage supply agreements across commodities, suppliers, products, and services.
• Develop strategic partnerships with preferred suppliers to align with and support business objectives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development to monitor and correct supplier non-conformance issues. Participate in cross-functional teams to identify and resolve problems, improve processes, and ensure financial recovery where applicable.
• Foster long-term, mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to promote continuous improvement, including conducting supplier visits, interviews, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Responsible for supplier management including performance reporting and corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and negotiate cost reduction opportunities using price / cost analysis, negotiation techniques, strategic sourcing, and value engineering vs. buy.
• Assist in resolving accounting discrepancies and pricing variance reports, as directed by the Procurement Manager.
• Coordinate with suppliers on Engineering Change Orders, maintaining accurate purchase order documentation and cost communication.
• Analyze material cost impacts on the business and develop appropriate responses.
• Participate in all aspects of supply chain management to maintain reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply.

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

10 lbs.

AliMed is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.