Global Logistics Senior Category Manager

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Job description

Overview:
About Us:

Cordis is an independent, customer-focused global provider of interventional cardiovascular technologies. During our 60+ year history we've established a legacy of pioneering breakthrough technologies, including the first guiding catheters and coronary drug eluting stents. Cordis has built a strong global footprint that spans 70 countries.

We're teammates, not just employees. Our culture empowers you to act like an owner and unleash your full potential in the process. With diverse teams on a global scale, we foster an inclusive atmosphere where everyone is embraced for who they are, their unique perspective, and what they bring to the table. We believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.

If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you. Join us, and let's improve the wellbeing of millions, together.

Be the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

Job Summary:

The Global Logistics Senior Category Manager will lead sourcing and supplier management activities as well as define and enforce supply chain procurement policy worldwide (NORAM, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC) focusing on understanding, optimizing, and directing supply chain spend and asset utilization. This role will be either virtual within the continental US or based at our Miami Lakes HQ and will be required to attend meetings during non-office hours as needed to support our international operation. The role is one of five global indirect procurement leaders reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement (HoIP) accountable for optimizing spend value and supply performance across the company. The organization rolls into the office of the CFO.

Responsibilities:

Developing and executing against supply chain category management plans designed to enable short-and long-term warehousing, transportation, and trade strategies across the company. This will primarily consist of all modes of transportation, warehousing, trade services, supply chain technologies, freight pay & audit, and 3PL/4PL/LSP suppliers.

Building and maintaining Cordis stakeholder relationships to report on current supply chain spend and supplier performance, and staying in the loop on and prepare for upcoming activities that impact supply chain spend.

Conducting economic analysis, cost modeling, TCO analysis in support of strategic sourcing and optimization efforts. Developing credible business case for initiatives and outcomes, supported by market data, commercial objectivity, and relevant business and technical factors.

Leading direct and indirect Cordis teammates through strategic sourcing processes including supply market engagements, RFI/Ps, negotiations, contracting, awards, and transition processes.

Following a savings measurement and tracking methodology agreed with the HoIP and ensuring ongoing management and reporting of the same to deliver target efficiencies.

Driving contracting, contract management, SOW reviews for all relevant suppliers within the category(ies) in scope, including ensuring contract lifecycles are managed proactively and addressed within the sourcing strategy(ies) created.

Ensuring vendor onboarding and system compliance for suppliers post sourcing and optimization (e.g. raising and tracking POs, driving integration plans, supporting issue resolution).

Communication and management of relationship with external suppliers and partners at the relevant seniority levels, both during procurement processes and during the service delivery phase (including monitoring, reporting, and continuously improving against KPIs).

Direct accountability for accurate and timely management information, including ensuring compliance with relevant procedures for governance, risk and control and assuring the quality of all required information for Executive leadership.

Qualifications:

7-10+ years of supply chain procurement experience and significant experience managing sourcing activities, negotiations & contract reviews.

3+ years of experience in a role directly supervising and leading teammates and/or contractors.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field

Deep working knowledge of the supply chain industry commercial landscape and prior experience negotiating mid to large enterprise contracts and pricing models. Experience with outsourced supply chain environments is desirable.

Ability to give confidence to stakeholders, customers and suppliers, resulting in:

High impact outcomes

A shared view of Supply Chain Procurement as a strategic activity by all stakeholders

More effective Program and Project Management driving improved corporate performance.

Cordis being a customer of choice for key critical supply chain suppliers.

Demonstrated ability to plan, lead and deliver results on complex, cross-functional projects, and global projects.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (multi-lingual skills a plus)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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