Strategic Sourcing Manager

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.<br> <br>Strategic Sourcing Manager<br> <br>Change people's lives and love what you do! <b> Cochlear</b> is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.<br> <br> <b>About the role </b> <br> <br>Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Procurement team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In this role, you will be based in our Americas head office in Lone Tree, CO. This role is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office 2 days per week minimum, with 3 days per week working from home.<br> <br>Your success in this role is measured by your ability to manage effective sourcing strategies and supplier relationships with direct responsibility for commercial, contractual, legal and financial outcomes so that Cochlear achieves maximum value from its supplier arrangements.<br> <br>This position will be accepting candidates through July 15, 2024. <br> <br> <b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br> <br>Sourcing Strategy<br> <ul> <li>Provide input to and implement strategic sourcing and operational plans which integrates with the overall business strategy; identifying opportunities to support and implement programs that significantly reduce operating and capital expenditure.</li> <li>Develop, Implement and manage appropriate strategies and processes to ensure relationships with key suppliers deliver value added, competitive solutions which enable Cochlear's strategic and operational objectives to be met; inclusive of RFP processes.</li> <li>Be a Partner to the CAM business and leadership team to conduct analysis and develop business cases for key regional and global initiatives.</li></ul> <br>Design and Implement Supplier Alliance Frameworks and practices across Cochlear to drive business objectives and performance<br> <ul> <li>Oversee the development of appropriate sourcing / procurement / purchasing management systems and categories. Be responsible for clearly defined and documented procurement processes.</li> <li>Influence internal stakeholders and internal customers to adopt and comply with sourcing/procurement/purchasing management systems and process documentation developed.</li> <li>Look cross functionally for solutions, engage and influence multiple business units for a better outcome.</li> <li>Implement within the Indirect team a customer service mindset/framework with Internal Cochlear stakeholders to increase the likelihood of adoption of and compliance to management systems and process documentation.</li></ul> <br>Business Partnering<br> <ul> <li>Measure, monitor and report on customer satisfaction and vendor performance and implement continuous improvement strategies</li> <li>Provide commercial advice/direction, risk analysis and assistance with dispute resolution to internal Cochlear teams in relation to supplier and contract management.</li></ul> <br>Establish new supplier relationships that add value to Cochlear<br> <ul> <li>Acquire market knowledge for new and alternative indirect services whose adoption might improve company efficiency, productivity or cost</li> <li>Understand specific markets, landscapes, drivers, alternative business models and complexities to deliver supplier innovation, improved quality and cost to the business</li> <li>Implement supplier agreements, embed a flexible and robust supplier relationship management program across key suppliers and categories</li></ul> <br>Metrics and Reporting<br> <ul> <li>Work with the global Procurement teams to define the related data, information and reporting necessary to support the Supplier Performance management processes.</li> <li>Support the global Procurement teams to deliver reporting and data integrity to the wider Business Units.</li></ul> <br> <b>Key Requirements </b> <br> <br>To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:<br> <br>Required Qualifications<br> <ul> <li>Sourcing/Procurement Experience - 5+ years</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (business, management, legal, commercial)Experience in a commercial environment, incorporating project, service delivery, technology or supplier management</li> <li>Astute in the management and operation of suppliers with proven ability to assess the capability suppliers and commercial proposals</li> <li>Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in supplier management</li> <li>Sound understanding of supplier contracts and the initiative to seek timely advice on technical and operational perspectives from both internal and external sources to ensure the most favorable commercial outcomes</li> <li>Able to work autonomously and as part of a team</li></ul> <br>Desired Qualifications<br> <ul> <li>A strong communicator, able to build positive stakeholder relationships</li> <li>Data analytics - spend/supplier analysis to identify opportunities or risks</li> <li>Category development/management</li></ul> <br> <b>Total Rewards</b> <br> <br>In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.<br> <ul> <li>Pay Range in the United States: $90,000 - $95,000 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 15% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.</li> <li>Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.</li></ul> <br> <b>Who are we? </b> <br> <br>Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind - thinking about their needs.<br> <br>For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.<br> <br> <b>Physical & Mental Demands</b> <br> <br>The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.<br> <br>The work environment is hybrid home/office environment and represents those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. <br> <br> <b>Apply now</b> by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more. <br> <br>Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmJnZW5lcmljLjAyMjk2LjEyNTI0QGNvY2hsZWFyY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">