ZOLL Medical is a growing, innovation-driven company on the forefront of delivering medical devices to save lives, and software solutions to improve efficiency. With customers in more than 140 countries, we continue to expand our reach, as well as our product offerings. Hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), and others trust us to provide high-quality products and exceptional customer service. ZOLL products are used every day across the globe to save the lives of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest. From Real CPR Help® technology—an industry first—to the world’s only wearable defibrillator, our capabilities and features set us apart. But none of this would be possible without the motivation and dedication of ZOLL employees, and we’re invested in their success.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

NOTE: ZOLL now mandates COVID vaccinations subject to legal exemptions

Job Summary:

Develop and execute commodity strategy, working with suppliers at the appropriate managerial level across the spectrum, especially senior management at key suppliers. This strategy is to ensure a strong supply line at the most optimum Total Cost of Ownership. Capable of managing a diverse cross-functional team to support and 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. In conjunction with SQE and Engineering, classify suppliers and develop a Recommended Supplier Lists for different categories. Negotiate and formalize short- or long-term contracts with key suppliers.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the Strategic supplier relationships at strategic level purchasing for multiple manufacturing locations in the US.
• Identify sources of high-quality products and services at competitive market prices. 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
• Negotiate and execute contracts (Pricing, VMI etc.). Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements
• Maintain ongoing assessment of sourcing risks and proposed alternatives
• Continuous improvement of savings tool and tracking methodology.
• Working with Oracle ERP system on a regular basis to make informed decisions.
  

Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of the electronic and/or electro-mechanical component commodity
• Has successfully managed negotiations including international suppliers, adversarial supplier relationships and disruptive supply situations
• Can demonstrate strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally (Travel 10%--30%)
  

Required/ Preferred Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Business Management or Technical Degree (Electrical Engineering Preferred)
• 3+ years procurement, sourcing, or supplier quality engineering experience 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

About ZOLL

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. For more information, visit www.zoll.com.

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. For more information, visit www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/asahi/en/.

This job has been posted by TalentBoost on behalf of ZOLL. TalentBoost is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of TalentBoost not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.