Kelly Outsourcing & Consulting Group (KellyOCG), a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Sourcing Manager for a long-term engagement at one of our Global clients in Raynham, MA. This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. Youll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time. All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.

As a Sourcing Manager placed with KellyOCG you will be responsible for the following:

The NPD Sourcing Manager will be accountable for managing the instruments and implants source selections in alignment with External Manufacturing Supply Integration, Category, and Sub-Category strategies.


Candidate will execute Procurement goals and strategies, delivering on financial, quality, service and compliance objectives, and execute source selections in alignment with the broader customer category and sub-category strategies.


Responsibilities

Lead Request for Quotation/Information/Proposals and assist with CGM based supplier discussions

Coordinate with the Cost Engineering group for completion of Should Cost Modeling (activity-based costing) for the source product

Manage the relationships of key suppliers supporting New Product Development and ensure alignment with supplier segmentation strategies

Coordinate and execute supplier contracts, including development agreements, supply agreements, distribution agreements, and various non-disclosure agreements

Identify and understand the market risks associated with sourced product and recommend strategies to minimize financial and operational risk of suppliers

Support selection of slates of suppliers with business partners for new product introductions

Active engagement with project planning within standard project management tools and processes in a broad range of business settings

Coordination and collaboration with source finance for the management of standard costs and associated attributes to ensure pricing accuracy


Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelors degree is required. MBA/Advanced degree is preferred

A minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in a Sourcing, Operations, or Supply Chain role is required

A demonstrated working knowledge and experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment with regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements is required

Experience in negotiating contract terms with external suppliers is required

Creative & decisive problem-solving skills, business partner (internal & external), ability to adapt to meet constantly evolving priorities, and sound reasoning skills are required

A demonstrated ability to work in team environment with focus on internal and external relationship development is required

Excellent verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information is required

Strong influencing skills and eye for business is required

Able to prioritize requests, and propose effective cost/customer service alternatives when necessary is required

FPX / Project management training and experience is preferred

APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification is preferred

Strongly prefer experience within the Medical Device or Healthcare industry

Previous experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools, Training and/or Certification is preferred

Experience working with financial tools and solid analytical skills are strongly preferred

US or Ireland locations preferred

This position may require up to 20% travel


**Why Kelly** **** **?**


Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, were here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.


**About Kelly** ****


At Kelly, were always thinking about whats next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, were a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.


Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.