Date Posted: 07/08/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 485141
Industry: Medical Equipment & Supplies
Job Title: Associate Sourcing Manager
Job Location: Portage, MI, USA, 49002
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 65.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 68.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Sourcing
Experience Desired: Supply Management (6 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
Required Certifications/Licenses: APICS, ISM, and/or CSCMP Certification
Job Description
Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering, or related field
Preferred Education:
• Master's degree supply management, business, finance, engineering, or related field
Required Certifications:
• Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, and/or CSCMP
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
• 6+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management
• Ability to build relationships and influence across multiple functions and levels both internally and externally
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies
• Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems
• Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building
• Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions
• International sourcing and supplier management experience preferred
• Experience operating in a highly regulated industry
• Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO13485 standards and requirements preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in ISO13485 standards preferred
• Supplier Audit experience in quality system standards: FDA QSR, ISO3485 and ISO9001 preferred
• Proficient on basic computer programs including Microsoft Suite applications
• Project Management knowledge and experience preferred
Physical /Mental Requirements:
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, etc. Generally involves sitting most of the time
• Must be able to communicate with large groups of people
• Must be able to review printed materials
• Ability to use common office equipment (e.g. calculator, computer, fax machine, etc.)
• Must be able to generate and explain detailed proposals, guidelines, and procedures
• Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine issues using independent judgment
• Must be able to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations and may have a company-wide effect
• Must be able to observe minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, a Materials process or system)
Associate Sourcing Manager Responsibilities:
• Support development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned commodity.
• Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management
• The Associate Commodity Manager will support the development and implementation of specific strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base and sourcing optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation
• Support development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives
• Support development and implementation of processes to build a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization
• Develop and lead cross functional teams and lead the process to create strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategy, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs
• Participates in sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required
• Participates in development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors and enforces supplier contracts and agreements
• Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
• Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans
• Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers
• Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes
• Perform cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required
• Responsible for assuring cost standards are established for annual operating budgets
• Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop scorecards and business reviews for key suppliers
• Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department .
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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