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Procurement Performance Acceleration - Strategic Sourcing Sr Consultant
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Procurement Performance Acceleration - Strategic Sourcing Sr Consultant
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Location: Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%Type of contract: Permanent contractWork model: hybrid
Position Summary
As a Strategic Sourcing Senior Analyst, you will be an integral part of our international team, contributing to global strategic projects within the Procurement function. Your primary responsibility will be to drive performance and enhance organizational efficiency on critical projects that rotate every 6 to 12 months. This unique opportunity will expose you to various categories and business areas, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
As a strategic partner of the business, we help the company to achieve sustainable growth together with responsible sourcing and value creation. Located in three global hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend. For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.
You will thrive in an attractive and dynamic international work environment, located in our modern open-space office in the prime area of Panama City, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific coast.
A day in a life of a Senior Procurement Consultant
Project Management:
• Define project strategies based on category or business unit requirements, deliverables, and governance.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress and deliverables are completed on time.
• Collaborate with category leaders and managers to develop global procurement strategies.
• Co-lead global strategic projects for spend categories (raw materials, packaging, technical, or services) or business units across Nestlé.
Analytics:
• Develop analytical solutions to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements, cost efficiency, and supply assurance.
• Proactively seek innovative solutions to support stakeholders in developing robust sourcing strategies by leveraging data-driven insights.
• Support the implementation of business solutions and measure their impact on the organization.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
• Cultivate relationships and establish governance structures with stakeholders to plan and achieve common project objectives.
• Effectively communicate project updates to all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Foster collaboration with team members across our three procurement hubs in Malaysia, Panama, and Switzerland.
• Build a comprehensive stakeholder network to expedite project execution and advance your career.
What Makes You Successful?
• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement (category management preferred), consulting, business analytics, or project management.
• Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
What will you learn?
• Gain exposure to multiple categories within the procurement function, helping you build a broad and strategic understanding of the business.
• Work on short- and medium-term projects, allowing you to apply and sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Develop cross-functional knowledge, collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
• Enhance your stakeholder management skills, especially through regular interaction with senior management.
• Strengthen your project management capabilities, by leading initiatives from planning through execution.
If your profile matches our needs, we will be looking forward to receiving your application in English.
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Procurement Performance Acceleration - Strategic Sourcing Sr Consultant
Position snapshot
Location: Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%Type of contract: Permanent contractWork model: hybrid
Position Summary
As a Strategic Sourcing Senior Analyst, you will be an integral part of our international team, contributing to global strategic projects within the Procurement function. Your primary responsibility will be to drive performance and enhance organizational efficiency on critical projects that rotate every 6 to 12 months. This unique opportunity will expose you to various categories and business areas, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
As a strategic partner of the business, we help the company to achieve sustainable growth together with responsible sourcing and value creation. Located in three global hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials, and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend. For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.
You will thrive in an attractive and dynamic international work environment, located in our modern open-space office in the prime area of Panama City, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific coast.
A day in a life of a Senior Procurement Consultant
Project Management:
• Define project strategies based on category or business unit requirements, deliverables, and governance.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress and deliverables are completed on time.
• Collaborate with category leaders and managers to develop global procurement strategies.
• Co-lead global strategic projects for spend categories (raw materials, packaging, technical, or services) or business units across Nestlé.
Analytics:
• Develop analytical solutions to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements, cost efficiency, and supply assurance.
• Proactively seek innovative solutions to support stakeholders in developing robust sourcing strategies by leveraging data-driven insights.
• Support the implementation of business solutions and measure their impact on the organization.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
• Cultivate relationships and establish governance structures with stakeholders to plan and achieve common project objectives.
• Effectively communicate project updates to all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Foster collaboration with team members across our three procurement hubs in Malaysia, Panama, and Switzerland.
• Build a comprehensive stakeholder network to expedite project execution and advance your career.
What Makes You Successful?
• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement (category management preferred), consulting, business analytics, or project management.
• Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
What will you learn?
• Gain exposure to multiple categories within the procurement function, helping you build a broad and strategic understanding of the business.
• Work on short- and medium-term projects, allowing you to apply and sharpen your analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Develop cross-functional knowledge, collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
• Enhance your stakeholder management skills, especially through regular interaction with senior management.
• Strengthen your project management capabilities, by leading initiatives from planning through execution.
If your profile matches our needs, we will be looking forward to receiving your application in English.
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Lead I - Procurement
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Role Proficiency:
Capability for monitoring the team performance and provide support to the team for closing the transactions on time and allocation of work to the team. rnWork with the team for increasing the vendor data base and support the team to bring cost savings for the organization. PR-PO process awareness training to internal stake holders and able to contribute well on Purchase Process automation and process improvement.
Outcomes
- Allocation of Approved Purchase Request to the respective buyers.
- Monitoring the team members.
- Providing guidance and support to the team constantly.
- Through awareness on PR-PO Process.
- Increasing Vendor data base.
- Email management.
- Interacting with internal customers in a continuous manner.
- Interacting with external vendors / suppliers for getting quotes for finalising the vendor.
- Negotiations with all vendors for getting best deal for the organization.
- Obtaining approval from Purchase committee / information based on value of transaction.
- Purchase Orders are issued on time.
- Submission of time sheet.
- As per the schedule – Daily.
- As per the committed deadline.
- SLA Adherence strictly for approving Purchase Orders.
- Process Adherence strictly.
- Cost Savings on Vendor negotiation between 8-12%.
- Prior approvals from Purchase committee for high value transactions.
- Expected deliverables.
- Within the stipulated SLA mentioned in the Policy.
- As per the Policy and Process guidelines.
Outputs Expected:
- Work under supervision of Global Purchase Head as and when required.
- Improvement on policies and process compliance.
- Maintain confidentiality of all transactions.
- Response and Resolve queries daily and on time.
- Internal customers management.
- External vendors suppliers and contractor’s management.
- Excellent Negotiation skill
- Excellent communication.
- Closing the deals within the deadline.
- Time management
- Collaborative
- Thorough knowledge on Purchase Policy and Process.
- Conversant with procurement system.
- Having better knowledge of the business and functional aspects of the process.
- Vendor Selection Process thoroughly.
- Very good knowledge on Vendor management.
- System perspective when implementing new programs and process.
- Conversant with Vendor negotiation process.
- Identify and resolve supply chain issues that may impact materials availability or delivery timelines.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and products to meet products build schedule.
- Identify long lead time material manufacturer list based on past data analysis.
- Driving the cost down initiative as one of your key performance indicators.
- Manage and control excess materials with CM/ODM by the end of every build phase.
- Support for excess materials
Senior Manager- Purchasing
Posted 5 days ago
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Senior Manager- Purchasing page is loadedSenior Manager- Purchasing Apply locations Penang, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R
Purpose Statement: Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Purchasing department.Supports the team to achieve enduring goals of the department, site and region, while ensuring these remain aligned with corporate objectives.
Key Job Accountabilities:
- Escalation level for MTM on any customer/materials related issues
- Oversee the total materials (procurement and planning) process
- Provide mentoring/coaching to MTM, DA and buyers to ensure customer demands are well executed without compromising Plexus internal metrics
- Work collaboratively with various functional teams to ensure contingency plans are in place to deal with changes/crisis situations
- Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 - 10+ years of experience in the related field, or a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role is required.
Other Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
- General office equipment and materials.
Physical Requirements:
- Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.
Travel Requirements:
- Less than 40%
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
Similar Jobs (1) Department Manager - Purchasing locations Penang, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days AgoSince 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 19,000, providing global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is an industry leader that specializes in serving customers with complex products used in demanding regulatory environments. With a culture built around innovation and customer service, Plexus’ teams create customized end-to-end solutions to assure the realization of the most intricate products.
We help our customers realize their most visionary ideas, and we’re dedicated to doing our work with innovation, integrity and Customer Service Excellence.
#J-18808-LjbffrManager, Demand Planning and Partnerships
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Company Description About Grab and Our Workplace Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.
Job Description
We are looking for a senior and strategic individual to spearhead our B2B expansion through two critical, high-impact initiatives. This is a unique role for an individual who can combine sharp commercial drive with a deep understanding of strategy, culture, and partnership building. You will report to the Senior Manager, Demand Planning and GrabGifts, and work closely with a wide array of cross-functional teams, including GCS management, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, to drive regional alignment and execution.
The Critical Tasks You Will Perform
Spearhead China Market Expansion
Develop and execute the end-to-end go-to-market (GTM) strategy to successfully launch and scale Grab for Business to the Chinese market.
Cultivate a robust network of strategic partners, channel resellers, and key industry players to accelerate growth and market penetration.
Expertly navigate the cultural and business nuances of the Chinese market to build sustainable, long-term partnerships.
Secure High-Value Strategic Partnerships
Identify, pursue, and secure large-scale, strategic partnerships that drive significant Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and align with our long-term vision.
Lead high-stakes negotiations and structure creative, multi-faceted deals with senior-level external stakeholders.
Build data-driven, compelling business cases by synthesizing market intelligence and internal capabilities to secure buy-in and resource allocation for key initiatives.
Qualifications
Language: Business fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is essential for negotiation and relationship building in the China market.
Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or a senior commercial role, preferably in a fast-paced B2B tech environment.
High-Stakes Negotiation: A proven track record of leading complex negotiations and structuring high-value, win-win deals.
Strategic Judgment: The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information (market data, competitive intelligence, internal dynamics) into a coherent and compelling strategy.
China Market Experience: Demonstrable experience and a strong, active network within the Chinese business landscape, with a deep understanding of its culture and operating norms.
Commercial Acumen & P&L Ownership: Strong commercial acumen with experience managing a P&L or being directly accountable for significant revenue targets.
Mindset: An ambitious, resilient, and highly-motivated mindset. You are an independent thinker who thrives on ownership and excels at navigating ambiguity (VUCA).
Additional Information
Life at Grab
We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:
- We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
- With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
- Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
- We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
- Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours
What We Stand For at Grab
We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.
Procurement Lead
Posted 16 days ago
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All duties are to be carried out at all times in compliance with all Venator Corp. and Venator EHS, business conduct policies and guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely delivery of goods and services.
- Manage procurement processes for capital projects, including budgeting, vendor selection, and contract negotiation to support investment initiatives.
- Lead procurement activities for projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budgets while mitigating risks and maximizing value.
- Oversee procurement of high-value goods and services, negotiating favorable terms to optimize costs and minimize supply chain disruptions.
- Develop and manage supplier contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and fostering positive supplier relationships for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Implement inventory management practices to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and ensure the availability of critical materials.
- Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, fostering collaboration, transparency, and mutual value creation for long-term strategic partnerships.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to meet departmental goals.
About Venator:
Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products, including pigments and additives that enhance color, durability, and energy efficiency. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells products in over 110 countries, operating through two segments: Titanium Dioxide and Performance Additives.
#J-18808-LjbffrSourcing Lead – Catalysts, HSSE, Waste, Chemicals and Remediation Management
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Job Description:
What You Will Deliver
Support and handle strategic sourcing activities, but not limited to the following:
Case Management
- Receive, implement and continuously balance multiple Sourcing & Contracting and contract management project requests via the Case Management tool
- Gather and analyze market intelligence data on a regular basis relative to supported categories and regions, to evaluate market and industry conditions to formulate the Sourcing strategies and decisions
- Develop Sourcing strategies based on category demand, request, market and suppliers’ conditions, Scope of Work, etc. and run the approval process, in line with both Regional and Global Governance requirements
- Develop the ATM (approach to market) based on the approved Sourcing Strategy, and handle the associated approval processes
- Perform Suppliers’ screening/prequalification and monitor/implement the process status as per the related guidelines
- Determine the appropriate contract template and develop the contract content based on the information contained in the Sourcing Strategy, sourcing event and/or detailed scope of work specifications
- Negotiate relevant contract terms with suppliers, within the defined parameters of legal and category guidance
- Handle the contract execution/signature process per the applicable POA (power of attorney) requirements for each BP entity!
- Operationalize the Contract upon award in the Company’s tools and systems.
- Conduct regular Contracts health check as required.
- Ensure Contract is fit for purpose, valid and always updated in the Company’s systems. This will include the extension, amendment and close-out of Contracts based on request from Business in accordance with Category Management Plan.
- Resolve any dispute in invoice payments by proactively engaging with Suppliers and Accounts Payable team to ensure timely
Senior Executive Material Planning & Procurement
Posted 16 days ago
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Position Title: Senior Executive – Material Planning & Procurement
Snapshot of the role: To ensure that an organization effectively manages its inventory levels by accurately forecasting demand for products and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Key Responsibilities:- Inventory and Demand Planning:
- Monitor and manage raw material inventory to meet production needs.
- Collaborate with production and sales teams to forecast material requirements.
- Implement inventory control measures to reduce waste and avoid overstocking.
- Cost Management and Saving Initiatives:
- Optimize procurement costs without compromising quality or availability.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing strategies, volume consolidation, or process improvements.
- Analyze price trends and implement initiatives to reduce overall procurement spend.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all procured materials meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain documentation for audits and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
- Shipping & Logistics Coordination:
- Coordinate inbound logistics and manage timely delivery of materials.
- Work with freight partners to ensure cost-effective and compliant shipping.
- Monitor customs and clearance processes for imported goods.
- Sourcing and Supplier Management:
- Identify and evaluate suppliers for quality, cost, and reliability.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure favorable supply conditions.
- Procurement Operations:
- Generate purchase orders and manage order tracking.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials through effective coordination with suppliers.
- Oversee quality inspections for incoming materials and manage non-compliance issues.
- Familiarity with procurement processes
- Knowledge of MRP systems and processes
- Proficiency in analyzing data related to procurement
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
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Senior Executive, Contracts (Cahya Mata Sarawak Management Services Sdn Bhd – Group Procurement[...]
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall pre-contract stage;
- Review purchase requisition and apply analytical and good judgement on all requisitions from Users;
- Preparation of tender plan and cost estimate including Bills of Quantities;
- Preparing tender document/request for quotation, and coordinate with User to confirm the scope of work;
- Propose value engineering to Users, where applicable;
- Organize tender briefing, where necessary;
- Ensure the prices quoted in the tender are accurate and appropriate;
- Make recommendations for award, including rates rationalization;
- Prepare Purchase Orders, Letter of Acceptance & contract documents;
- Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with Users, Contractors and Colleagues;
- Ensure the tender and contract documentation complies with the procurement procedure;
- Plan, organize and implement Procurement Strategies;
- Review or approve award recommendations in accordance with updated Limits of Authority;
- Ability to advise users on contractual issues.
Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or its equivalent;
- At least 3-4 years of working experience in contract administration and construction-related field;
- Well-versed in Bahasa Malaysia and English, and able to produce reports in both languages;
- Proactive & good working attitude;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint;
- Knowledge in ERP system;
- Well-versed in cost estimates & contract issues;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Able to interpret contract and tender documents;
- Possess contractual knowledge & negotiation skills;
- Able to work independently, under pressure, self-initiative & self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete resume with supporting documents, current and expected salary, contact number, and a recent passport-sized photograph to:
Human Capital Planning Unit (Group HR Department)
Cahya Mata Sarawak Management Services Sdn Bhd
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Closing Date: 4 March 2022
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Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Malaysia is recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of high quality food and nutraceutical ingredient solutions across SEA. Our distinguished client is looking for an ambitious and experienced professional to join the team as a Sourcing Manager to drive procurement initiatives for commodity food ingredients. This pivotal role is focused on ensuring a reliable, cost-effective ingredient supply by developing strong supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and optimizing procurement processes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design and implement procurement strategies for commodity food ingredients to maintain a consistent and cost effective supply.
- Build and sustain long-term partnerships with suppliers to drive cost optimisation and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee contract negotiations and monitor supplier performance to meet targets for quality, cost, and timely delivery.
- Work closely with various internal teams to ensure sourcing initiatives support broader business goals.
- Stay updated on trends in commodity ingredients, assess market and consumer needs, and encourage product innovation and improvement.
- Track and evaluate supply chain performance indicators, pinpoint improvement opportunities, and execute corrective actions as needed.
- Guarantee adherence to all applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements in the food sector.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; qualifications in Food Science or Food Technology are advantageous.
- At least 5 years' experience in supply chain management with a focus on procurement.
- Demonstrated track record in the food industry, particularly in sourcing commodity food ingredients.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities and experience overseeing a diverse supplier base.
- Proven leadership skills with the capability to build and guide high-performing teams.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to process optimisation and ongoing improvement.
- Proficient in both English and Mandarin, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Principal Supplier Engineer
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The Principal Supplier Engineer, External Operations, Global sourcing APAC, will lead the SFMD (Sourced Finished Medical Device) products onboarding process in BSC and manage the engineering changes associated with these products by working closely with the internal BSC team as well as external partners (CMs, OEMs, etc.) from the APAC region. This position is part of the supplier management core team and involves driving improvements at BSC’s suppliers of finished medical devices.
Job Responsibilities:- Manage projects including new product development, process improvements, and cost reductions to support the daily operations of key SFMD suppliers.
- Collaborate with PMO, R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure project success.
- Contribute to new product onboarding, change management, process improvement, VIPs, and serve as a SME in manufacturing engineering, including process capability studies, DOE, Six Sigma, capacity analysis, report preparation, and documentation.
- Support onsite assessment of SFMD suppliers by working with SQE and commercial sourcing, evaluate manufacturing capabilities, and assist in supplier selection.
- Manage supplier performance from a technical perspective and work with the category team to score and improve supplier performance.
- Execute plans to support supply chain goals, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and VIP execution with minimal guidance, communicating effectively across the organization.
- Design and coordinate engineering tests and experiments, including DOE.
- Troubleshoot product/process issues related to design, materials, or processes.
- Analyze test results, draw conclusions, and prepare reports for the technical community.
- Proficient in statistical tools (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt) and familiar with analytical techniques for defect investigation, able to present findings broadly.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or a prestigious university.
- 10+ years of manufacturing/procurement engineering experience.
- Strong organizational and execution skills.
- Proven problem-solving abilities and solution implementation.
- Leadership skills and ability to drive projects to completion.
- Willingness to work with engineers and technical staff across different sites.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment with SMEs from various functions.
- Willing to travel up to 25%, including international travel, typically without weekend travel.
- Experience in the medical device industry within MNCs.
- Manufacturing or supplier engineering experience.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR 820 standards.
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Boston Scientific has been a global leader in medical technology for over 40 years. Our mission is to transform lives through innovative solutions that improve patient health. Join us if you want to make a meaningful difference worldwide.
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