Purchasing & Logistics Superintendent CR

• Education / Educación: Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Commerce or related field

• Experience / Experiencia: Eight years in purchasing, logistics, materials or similar positions, preferable experience on the medical (or other regulated) industry.
• Desirable experience in people/teams management.

• Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible):
• Strong knowledge of computer software and hardware including Supply chain systems (ERP, MRP)
• Financial knowledge for budget management.
• Others: ISO 13486:2003, FDA, ANSI, OSHA, legislación aduanal, legislación del régimen de zona franca, legislación nacional (ministerios de salud, hacienda).

• Languages ​​required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible): Spanish/English (advanced/proficient)

• Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido:
• Microsoft Office: Nivel Intermedio
• Othres Tools: Oracle, SAP, TICA. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:
• Development and implementation of successful Procurement/Logistics sourcing strategies
• Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate partnerships
• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Monitoring markets and aligning with Hologic global procurement & logistics strategy
• Manage and support other Hologic facilities, Ensure that Procurement Team as a Center of Excellence.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work. Identify and prioritize problems and drive them to resolution.
• Lead the purchasing & logistics team (1:1s, supervision, mentoring, coaching, guidance, development)
• Evaluate and review subordinate performance via goal-setting and the performance review process
• Assist buyers & logistics specialist on solving day to day issues with buyers and suppliers.
• Track Corporate initiatives execution (Spend analytics, Commodity teams, payment terms, contracts)
• Ensure robust procurement & logistics processes and systems are in place.
• Develop robust negotiation strategies.
• Develop & implement a Contract management system
• Execute actions to achieve at least 5% cost reduction on materials (VIP, Negotiations)
• Manage procurement & logistics activities (supplier development, selection, quoting process, contracting, PO management) for products and services from development to retirement.
• Responsible for the supply of component required to support the production plan through the Procurement process and transportation for Finished Product as well. (IMPORT/EXPORT/LOCAL FREIGHT & TRADE COMPLIANCE)
• Participate in a cross functional NPI team to achieve product goals related to cost, time to market and quality.
• Ensure vendor's supply chain and materials and logistics service market trends are constantly monitored to avoid supply interruption.
• Lead Supplier Business Reviews process for key suppliers for Procurement and for Logistics partners.
• Ensure proper communications and liaison between suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce standard cost and optimize company's cash flow.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase inventory turns.
• Responsible to negotiate contracts and monitor their progress.

• Qualifications / Cualificaciones:
• Good influencing, negotiating and communications skills.
• A strong work ethic, allowing the incumbent to work closely with members of the team.
• Good networking capability in a matrixed organization
• A desire and to motivate and drive change within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate quickly and take initiative in a fast-paced working environment.
• Analytical minded.
• Proficient in Negotiation and networking skills

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