Strategic Procurement Coordinator - Onsite (Urgent Need)

Position: Strategic Procurement Coordinator Location: Durham, NC Duration: 3+ Months Total Hours/week: 40.00 Shift: 1st Shift Client: Medical Devices Company Employment Type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens, GC Holders, GC EAD, OPT, EAD, CPT) Role Type: Temp to Perm Job Description The Strategic Procurement Coordinator is a key member of the Procurement/Purchasing team with two primary focuses: strategic sourcing and buying/planning. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, communication, and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment support a high level of success in this position. Responsibilities Strategic Analysis and Sourcing Understand and interpret engineering ideas and design concepts to advise the feasibility of manufacturing, while influencing to meet business objectives. Consistently monitor global market conditions that could impact our operations. Research new and existing sources of supply for designs and obtain prototypes as needed. Competitively bid the parts/design through Parata procurement's formal RFQ process and perform total cost of ownership analysis. Guide cross-functional team to review the total cost analysis and determine primary and contingent sources of supply. Negotiate to achieve the best total cost to benefit for Parata. Negotiate and execute comprehensive goal-oriented contracts covering all aspects of commercial terms & conditions, ensuring legal and ethical requirements are met while still meeting Corporate or Division objectives. Track cost reduction activity for the procurement team. Supply Chain Management Manage supplier relationships and be the primary point of contact. Identify and minimize supply problems in advance of operational impact. Utilize supplier report card data to reduce risk and ensure a strong and self-sufficient supply base. Ensure on-time delivery of open orders and expedite as needed. Buying / Planning Determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintain inventory at planned levels. Proactively identify upcoming end of life (EOL) issues with supplier-sourced materials, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Inventory teams to mitigate risk and financial impact to Parata. Coordinate with Finance & Inventory teams to manage and resolve invoice discrepancies. Analyze and implement ECOs and MCOs per Parata policies. Manage indirect (non-production) spend in accordance with the above listed criteria. Experience And Educational Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or other related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing/procurement role within a production environment. Experience leading cross-functional teams in the organization on procurement projects. Analytical skills to include cost/price modeling, make vs. buy analysis, value analysis, TCO, and ROI/cost benefit analysis, demonstrated ability to develop/implement commodity/services sourcing strategies which yield measurable reductions in spend. Experience tracking global raw material price movements and altering/creating sourcing strategy based on the changes. Experience in the procurement and processing of plastics and metals preferred. Excellent communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments. Organized and motivated team player. Problem solving skills. Strong computer skills including use of MS Office programs. Experience using supply chain management software and tools, Great Plains preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr MillenniumSoft Inc