Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Healthmark, A Getinge company was founded in 1969 and employs over 300 people and is a growing company. We strive to provide customers with quality products and support services in a timely and effective manner.

Job Overview
Represents the company professionally and ethically as a strategic purchasing representative. Promote a global Supply Chain to drive cost synergies with the full scope of Getinge Group to ensure competitiveness in terms of quality, cost, and delivery. This position is hybrid in Fraser, MI 3x a week.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Strategic Sourcing (40%):
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet procurement needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs and select suitable sources
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate contracts
  • Translate engineering/product specifications into supplier requirements
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of Healthmark’s products and industry trends to make purchasing decisions
• Supplier Management (40%):
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement practices
  • Review and negotiate supplier contracts
  • Conduct supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Manage the supplier selection process for strategic initiatives
• Additional Responsibilities (20%):
  • Provide reports and updates on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance to management
  • Monitor and analyze market trends/pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in procurement to drive continuous improvement

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of contracts
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with independently and with ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior management
• Prior SAP experience is preferred
• Experience with a diverse supplier base, including nonwoven and medical suppliers is a plus
• Experience working in Healthcare industry is a plus

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a business, finance, or related field
• 8+ experience in supply chain/purchasing roles required, experience in medical device or other regulated industry (GMP’s and ISO 9000) is preferred
• APICS or ISM Certification ideal.
• Driver’s License and Passport.

Quality Requirements:
Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

• Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance regulations (As applicable to the job function).
• Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S. and Worldwide medical device regulations (As applicable to your job function).
• Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
• Adopt the “Beyond Compliance Quality Culture” in the work environment; always meet and exceed requirements.

Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions:

• The position is located in office in Fraser, Michigan with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Some travel to supplier sites including international is required
• Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments
• Occasional product lifting
• Office and production environment

The salary range for this position is from $86,000 to $105,000 depending on experience and location

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About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

At Healthmark a Getinge company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Healthmark a Getinge company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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