Manager, Commodities

Acute Care Technology

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions. The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service. At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a careerand a purpose. Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Job Summary

Develop and execute commodity strategy with your team of Sr. Buyer / Planners and Buyers. This strategy is to ensure a strong supply line at the most optimum Total Cost of Ownership. Work with other cross-functional team to positively impact the Key Metrics like OTD, Cost Savings, and Quality. Perform Spend Analysis and rationalization to build and manage supplier relations. Conduct audits, QBRs and other formal / informal sessions. Negotiate and formalize short- or long-term contracts with key suppliers.

Essential Functions

Identify sources of high-quality products and services at competitive market prices.

Perform supplier audits / meetings both domestic and international. Will be required to create and execute in depth "Requests for Proposal" that contain data driven and process-oriented sourcing project plans. Development of solid fact-based Global Commodity Strategies.

Manage a team of buyers / sr. buyers / specialists to develop and achieve the business objectives and functional team goals

Negotiate and execute contracts (Pricing, VMI etc.). Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements.

Continuous improvement of savings tool and tracking methodology. Maintain scorecard of results and metrics.

Maintain high levels of effective communication and professionalism with co-workers, management, suppliers, and customers, etc.

Evaluate industry / market trends, develop risk assessments, identify business best practices, and draw conclusions to present appropriate recommendations to management.

Central point of expertise and knowledge for procurement related activities.

Manage the RFx process including development of sourcing and negotiation strategies through contracting and vendor management.

Develop TCO models and decipher complex pricing to deliver comprehensive financial analyses.

Safeguard all contracts as part of the contract administration function. Independently leading and accurately completing various contract agreements.

Lead negotiations and draft contracts based on business requirements while incorporating legal templates, applicable mandatory contract terms and regulatory language.

Share accountability for business results by identifying and implementing strategies and solutions that improve business performance.

Lead and identify continuous improvement / cost reductions on a regular and proactive basis (i.e. supplier rationalization, demand management, and other proactive opportunities).

Develop strategies to achieve Indirect Sourcing and Purchasing objectives, including process and cost efficiencies.

Communicate results to head of Global Sourcing and seeking upper management support when necessary.

Required / Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, MBA or equivalent degree preferred

7 years of experience in Indirect / Direct Strategic Sourcing

Supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and cost management experience

Consulting or Medical Device industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong project management and organizational skills - able to manage multiple projects / initiatives simultaneously

Analytical capabilities (data analysis and benchmarking research)

PowerPoint skills (generate compelling and powerful presentations)

Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement tools (including Pareto Charts, Flow Diagrams, etc.)

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

Supply market knowledge, Supply market research, and analysis

Ability to influence without direct authority

Strong purchasing operational and procure to pay workflow knowledge

Superior negotiation skills

Solid knowledge of legal environment related to supplier contracts

Solid understanding of vendor compliance management

Travel Requirements

10% - 30%

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.