Senior Director, Procurement & External Manufacturing Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Job Description:

Requisition ID:

6453

Job Title:

Senior Director, Procurement & ExternalManufacturing Job Country:

United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in threethings: Making a difference in our products, services and offers, neverceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything wedo; Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantlynurturing our nimble culture of innovation; Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, andthe lives of people and communities around the world. At Avanos youwill find an environment that strives to be independent anddifferent, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to helpchange what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinicallysuperior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back tothe things that matter. We are committed to creating the nextgeneration of innovative healthcare solutions which will addressour most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use ofopioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture andmarket recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medicalis traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbolAVNS. For more information, visit . Build and operationalize a Procurement and an ExternalManufacturing organization that optimizes quality, service levels,cost, supply chain flexibility, and accelerates time to market fornew products.

Short term:

Develop a strategic sourcing framework,performance dashboards with an efficient process to obtain data forthe associated success metrics, and a talent development plan thatsupports the strategy.

Long term:

create a vision and strategy fora global supply base that supports our business strategy. Leverageinnovation, support business growth, manage risk, develop talent,and create robust processes with enabling technology to deliverhigh quality, service levels, and profitability. Globalresponsibility for regulatory compliance of suppliers includinglabor standards. Reporting to this position are the managers or directors forIndirect Procurement, Direct Materials (commodity managers), andPurchased Finished Goods Job Position Accountabilities / Expectations Responsible for direct and indirect procurement Responsible for Contract Manufacturing Develop a strategic sourcing framework and compelling globalsupplier and external manufacturing strategies that are aligned tobusiness plan and objectives. Negotiate favorable terms and build strong supplierrelationships that result in quality improvements, cost reductions,optimization of working capital, and favorable pricingstructures. Assess opportunities to consolidate suppliers and implementchanges that leverage economies of scale by consolidatingpurchasing power across various components and/or rawmaterials Develop supplier selection process that takes capabilities,capacity, cost, and working capital into consideration Engage in close partnership with suppliers and contractmanufacturers that enable access to new technologies and innovativesolutions that can help us differentiate our products and servicelevels. Mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply Develop process to accelerate identification and selection ofsuppliers to support the new product development process Improve Return on Invested Capital for assets invested to buildProcurement capabilities and supplier capacity Partner with Supplier Quality team to ensure that rawmaterials, components and purchased finished goods meet highquality standards and regulatory requirements. Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to implementsustainable procurement practices and ethical labor practices. Leverage data analytics to optimize inventory levels, managecost per unit and cost of services, reduce lead times, andanticipate disruptions to the supply chain. Work with businesses to integrate supply strategies withindividual business strategy through S&OP; proactively identifyand mitigate supply risks. Build a talented team that can deliver continuous improvementin continuity of supply of supply, cash conversion cycle, andcost. Strong general leadership and management skills P&L understanding as well as knowledge of Cash ConversionCycle levers Experience with global supply chains and a complex globalsupplier base Qualifications / Education / Experience / SkillsRequired Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business management orengineering 7+ years of experience between Global Procurement andManufacturing leadership roles Regulated industry experience required; Healthcare experiencepreferred. Demonstrated ability building partnerships Experience optimizing quality, cost, service levels, andworking capital is required Experience with IT tools such as ERP, e-Sourcing,e-Procurement, Contract Management, PLM, Supplier Portals, and DataAnalytics systems preferred Strong collaborative presence developed in prior roles /experiences Lean/Continuous Improvement skills Team leadership experience Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orany other characteristic protected by law. If you are a currentemployee of Avanos, please apply here Join us at Avanos Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutionsand our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in thelives, people, and communities around the world. Make your career count Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of othersbegins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitiverange of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our TotalRewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee;your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/lifebenefits. Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of eachpretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%of pay contributed with immediate vesting. free onsite gym benefits on day 1 HQ region voted ‘best place tolive’ by USA Today