Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist Description: Thompson Retractor has an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Specialist to source and negotiate terms with suppliers, manage the RFQ and purchase order process, and monitor min max levels for purchased parts. This position will also be heavily involved with a portion of new product development projects with tight schedules. Thompson is employee-owned and vested employees automatically receive company shares. What You’ll Do: Issue and maintain purchase orders for direct materials, ensuring proper GL accounts and project codes. Competitively bid new and current purchased parts​/assemblies/raw following the RFQ/evaluation process. Conduct sourcing meetings with internal key stakeholders. Record savings from bid events, negotiations, price avoidances. Input notes and review timelines for new development product meetings; report out weekly actions. Track materials for new product launches, expedite with suppliers as needed. Report out any parts at risk. Effectively communicate supplier lead times, consider scorecard performance concerns when developing timelines for surgeon labs, prototypes and production. Hold weekly supplier meetings with engineering to troubleshoot design issues, deviations. Monitor assigned supplier open order reports for status weekly. Monitor department KOI’s​ including supplier on time delivery. Review/ adjust min max for purchased parts as needed; follow inventory turns. Collaborate with Quality department regarding rejected materials; obtain rework due dates from suppliers. Onboard new suppliers via the supplier acquisition process. Coordinate and implement NDA and Supplier Agreement process as needed. Research and rectify any receiving or invoice issues. Ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. Participate in annual physical inventory. This Might Describe You: Highly effective communication skills with attention to detail. Experience in participation and understanding of the make vs buy process in a manufacturing facility. Proficient with Excel (vertical look ups, pivot tables, etc.) Experience with utilizing an ERP/MRP system. Knowledge in manufacturing setting preferred. College degree preferred. EEO/AA Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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