Teleflex Incorporated is looking for a Senior Global Indirect Sourcing Manager to serve as a critical commercial leader for multiple business units and sites. In this role, you will drive and support Global Operations by developing and implementing strategies for indirect materials and services, with a focus on Marketing & Travel categories, to reduce cost, improve quality & service, and mitigate risk across North America, Mexico, and the European Union.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement global indirect sourcing strategies and budgets for Marketing & Travel categories to leverage global spend and achieve economies of scale.
- Develop relationships with key personnel in strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders/customers.
- Host regular teleconference/in-person meetings with suppliers and Supplier Business Reviews with strategic suppliers.
- Support site procurement teams on material shortage/service outages/escalations.
- Support SQE teams with the resolution of supplier quality related and engineering issues.
- Provide purchasing and sourcing support to multiple legal entities, business units, and departments including Professional Services, Corporate Services, Finance, Facilities, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing and Human Resources.
- Lead contract negotiations, establish supply & service agreements, and lead dispute resolution with the supply base.
- Support the implementation of all other business critical supplier documentation - Quality Agreements; LSAS; Conflict Materials.
- Identify CIP/Process Improvement opportunities with suppliers.
- Support NPI team on the identification and on-boarding of new suppliers in support of new projects through RFP’s and cost analysis.
- Maintain an ability to generate and evaluate alternatives, analyse data, reach logical conclusions, and formulate recommendations for management review.
- Support all corporate level purchasing related activities for the region to ensure compliance with internal procedures and policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- BS or BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in managing regional procurement groups and/or efforts of diverse teams.
- Familiar with FDA, cGMP, and ISO quality system requirements for a diverse medical device manufacturer.
- Experience and comfort in delivering solid sourcing performance in a remote management and team-based environment.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication (written & verbal), and presentation skills and abilities are required.
- Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office products, and web/voice conferencing technologies.
Nice to Have
- MBA preferred.
- CPM or similar accreditation preferred.
Technical Stack
- SAP
- Microsoft Office products
- Web/voice conferencing technologies
Team & Environment
You will interface with Global Supply Chain, Global Procurement, Global Manufacturing, and Global Finance.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position supporting locations in North America, Mexico, and the European Union.
Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
