Strategic Product Sourcing Manager

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Strategic Product Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing activities in support of Accuray’s long-term new product development, sourcing, strategies. The Strategic Product Sourcing Manager develops and sets the supply base strategy for the product, facilitates efforts for supplier selection, supplier engagement and execution to support New Product Introduction and Lifecycle Value Improvement projects. This position is a key pivot point role to link and provide cohesion between the Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the Chief Procurement Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define supply base strategy and develop cost roadmap for assigned products.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure technology match occurs between suppliers, engineering, & manufacturing to ensure capable product and factory fulfillment requirements are met.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement strategies across the sourcing organization
• Partner proactively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Procurement, Planning, Installation Project Management, and other groups within the Company
• Define supply chain requirements for the development and launch of new products given quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Act as sourcing lead with Sales, Marketing, Research and Development teams on new product launches managing inception through execution ensuring clear communication through all aspects of a project.
• Proactively engage with strategic suppliers in Early Supplier Involvement initiatives and coordinate cross-functional team activities related to specification development, technical and design for manufacturability reviews, part validation, and delivered part quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of engineering, operations, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in sourcing, and supply chain management, preferably in the medical device or healthcare industry.
• 3 years of Product Sourcing experience
• Demonstrated success in implementing best practices in global sourcing.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance programs (ISO, FDA), ERP systems, and manufacturing related processes.
• Negotiation experience and the ability to meet cost targets.
• Ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with Product Development and NPI teams.
• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers to drive innovation and cost savings.
• Excellent verbal, written, and teamwork skills.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%.

Preferred or Desired:

• Engineering or Manufacturing background.
• Experience within the medical device industry.
• Direct experience working within SAP S4 HANA.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The range for this position is $111,500 – $153,000. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.