Resonant Clinical Solutions · 2 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (US)
Buford, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expResonant Clinical Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to manage strategic sourcing activities and execute buying strategies that maximize savings and optimize costs. The role involves analyzing market conditions, developing sourcing recommendations, and maintaining supplier relationships to improve the company's P&L and reduce risks.
Clinical TrialsHealth DiagnosticsLife Science
Responsibilities
Key owner of strategic supplier relationships, including selection, qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring and management
Supports and participates in contract negotiations
Supports new item and supplier requests, product launches, product promotions, or discontinuations
Identifies and implements key cost saving initiatives related to sourcing
Assesses global network constraint issues, makes recommendations to reduce or eliminate constraints to Supply Chain team and key stakeholders
Proactively analyzes and makes suggestions to the Supply Chain team with regards to replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment
Identifies and corrects Supply Chain constraints (disruptions in supply)
Evaluates suppliers based on capability, performance and delivery, Proactive reviews to prevent/minimize stock-outs. Works with suppliers to improve delivery dates and lead time
Embraces innovation. Stays alert to opportunities to make processes better and contributes innovative ideas for improvement. May lead process improvement projects. Adapt quickly to change
Maintains and lives a growth mindset, displays initiative to acquire new knowledge and experiences. Takes accountability for one’s own continuing development
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficient in MS office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PP), Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets using tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc
Proficient in SAP ERP systems
Solid written and verbal communication skills, work experience in a matrix environment desirable
Strong analytical skills, including cost-benefit, ROI, total landed cost, etc
Strong time management and organizational skills. Focus oriented with attention to detail
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to work independently without direct oversight, but also a solid team player
BS degree in Purchasing, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience required; MBA a plus
3+ years working in a strategic sourcing capacity in a highly regulated industry, such as medical device, biopharmaceutical, etc., related internship
Preferred
Formal problem-solving training highly desirable, i.e. Six Sigma
APICS, ISM, CIPS, or other professional Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing certification/designation desirable
Formal negotiation training preferred
Company
Resonant Clinical Solutions
Resonant Clinical Solutions is a life science solutions company that specializes in clinical trial and diagnostic services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase