Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

LOCATION : Hawthorne, NY (on-site)

TYPE : Full time, regular

COMPENSATION : $100,000 – $150,000 / yr

Clarapath is a medical robotics company based in Westchester County, NY. Our mission is to transform and modernize laboratory workflows with the goal of improving patient care, decreasing costs, and enhancing the quality and consistency of laboratory processes. SectionStar™ by Clarapath is a ground-breaking electro-mechanical system designed to elevate and automate the workflow in histology laboratories and provide pathologists with the tissue samples they need to make the most accurate diagnoses. Through the use of innovative technology, data, and precision analytics, Clarapath is paving the way for a new era of laboratory medicine.

Role Summary :

The Supply Chain & Procurement Manager will play a critical role in leading the strategic sourcing and procurement efforts for our growing organization, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with overall business goals. This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain management, vendor relationships, and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of optimizing procurement strategies and driving cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage overall supply chain and logistics operations to maximize efficiency, reduce risk, and minimize costs within the organization’s supply chain
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management, including pricing, technical requirements, and lead times
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, conducting regular performance evaluations and fostering collaboration
• Monitor and mitigate supplier quality issues and track compliance to terms
• Procure and track inventory to meet production schedules, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient distribution channels
• Manage the purchase order lifecycle, tracking open orders and following up as necessary
• Analyze and manage procurement budgets, driving cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain a comprehensive record of inventories, purchasing, and pricing records, and ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing practices
• Collaborate with internal departments, including production, finance, and logistics, to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives and monitor costs to ensure adherence to budgets and forecasts
• Conduct market research to identify trends, assess risks, and evaluate new suppliers or technologies that can enhance the supply chain
• Employ strategies and risk mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply
• Manage relationships with external manufacturers and strategic partners as needed
• Manage the process for BOM maintenance and updates
• Lead the full utilization and exploitation of NetSuite, Arena, and all affiliated ERP software tools
• Establish a demand planning process that integrates manufacturing planning, production scheduling, and inventory management

Qualifications :

Company Offers :

Clarapath is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Clarapath complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.