Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Plastics & Chemicals

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

• Lead a team of sourcing professionals in the development and execution of global and regional sourcing strategies that result in improvement in cost, free cash flow, quality, delivery and overall supplier value.
• Lead the overall direction and day to day operations of the Plastics and Chemicals Category Sourcing Team, including understanding of supplier markets, supplier selection, sourcing process management, and inflation risk mitigation.
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities across the plastics and chemicals categories.
• Gather market intelligence and analyze trends for the Category and Sub-Category (raw material cost fluctuations, inflation/deflation impact, geopolitical risks).
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through negotiations, insourcing/outsourcing, process improvements, and Low-Cost Country potential.
• Own annual part cost/budget process and ensure that plan performance metrics are met for all levels of sourcing activities including deflation project execution, free cash flow, supplier on time delivery and risk mitigation. Track performance and drive improvements/recovery actions where required.
• Build a strategic supplier base that enables Integer to maintain ongoing competitive advantage in the marketplace.

• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers in line with the Category Strategy.
• Drive continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with the Category Supply Base. Manage supplier performance, initiate improvement programs as required.

• Lead supplier contract negotiations and provide coaching to his/her team to effectively negotiate with suppliers. Negotiate value improvements and manage optimal supplier contracts.

• Proactively identify risks within the Category and work closely with stakeholders to develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Interact with Site Operational Supply Chain Teams and provide escalation support for resolving high risk supplier performance issues.
• Drive upfront supply continuity risk assessment and mitigation as part of supplier selection for NPI programs.
• Ensure supplier selection for NPI programs that provide lowest total cost, required quality and delivery levels with minimum level of risk in line with Integer’s commodity strategies.
• Promote early supplier involvement in NPI programs to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and meet target material costs.
• Establish relationship with R&D and Program Management stakeholders related to the Category and facilitate the identification and evaluation of new supplier technology and advancement in materials, processes, equipment that will reduce total cost and help build competitive advantage for Integer.

• Establish clear and well-defined accountabilities within the team and with business partners.
• Drive compliance to sourcing policies and processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop talent.  Build a diverse, high performing Commodity Management Team.
• Create a results-focused culture and sense of urgency.
• Support and promote Integer's supplier diversity program and ensure inclusion in buying the process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Education: BS/BA degree in engineering, supply chain management or equivalent is required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Professional Certification: CPSM, Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Minimum Experience: At least 10 years of sourcing/supply chain management experience, with progressively increasing responsibility, in a global, multi-location manufacturing-based business, preferably medical device, automotive or plastics industries. At least 5 years in a team leadership role.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong financial acumen especially as related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Proficiency in procurement software, SharePoint, MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, team building, and people development experience.
• Proven track record of spend management with global, complex organization.
• Strong commodity management experience and knowledge of manufacturing, preferably plastics, resins, and chemicals categories.
• Strong track record of developing and implementing commodity strategies resulting in significant financial and operational benefits for the organization.
• Experience in strategic sourcing approaches including value chain analysis, developing cost models, joint process improvements, VA/VE, partnership development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with suppliers, manage performance, and build effective relationships.
• Excellent negotiation skills, direct experience in complex supplier contract negotiations.
• Ability to effectively interface with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to operate both at strategic and tactical level.
• Strong influencing skills, a strong sense of accountability, results oriented, can-do attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills.
• Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong quantitative analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Proactive, demonstrated ability to meet aggressive deadlines and maintain strong internal customer focus required.

U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran