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 career—and a purpose.
Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
ZOLL Medical does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need ZOLL immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) either now or in the future.
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. Implement commodity strategy at multiple manufacturing sites globally. 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.
Evaluate and monitor supply chain to identify risk that could potentially interrupt material availability.
Implement projects to mitigate these risks.
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.).
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 lead and accurately complete various contract agreements.
Lead negotiations and drafting 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 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.
9+ years of experience in Indirect/Direct Strategic Sourcing.
Experience Consulting or in Medical Device Industry.
Supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and cost management experience.
Has successfully managed negotiations including international suppliers, adversarial supplier relationships and disruptive supply situations.
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.).
Supply market knowledge, Supply market research, and analysis.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Microsoft Office proficiency
Ability to travel domestic and internationally
Travel Requirements
10-30% travel required
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.
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What We Do
ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. With products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, therapeutic temperature management, and ventilation, ZOLL provides a comprehensive set of technologies that help clinicians, EMS and fire professionals, and lay rescuers treat victims needing resuscitation and acute critical care. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. Its health care operations include devices and systems for acute critical care, dialysis, therapeutic apheresis, transfusion, and manufacture of biotherapeutics, as well as pharmaceuticals and diagnostic reagents. With more than 30,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries.
