["Sourcing Specialist","Sourcing Specialist"]

Seek qualified suppliers from Procurement Category Managers by sharing new product drawings or other information.
Send/receive RFQs and RFPs to Suppliers
Collate and compare supplier responses to RFQ/RFP
Conduct supplier down-select process and meeting with internal stakeholders.
Schedule and/or attend weekly supplier meetings during development/NPD phase of project. Take meeting minutes/action items and distribute.
Negotiate business terms and pricing, cost reduction schedules with suppliers and execute supply and distribution agreements with support of JnJ legal department.
Enable suppliers to successfully deliver validation lots of products by exercising project management skills, conducting meetings, holding stakeholders accountable for action items.
Report COGS to Supply Chain team.
Report standard costs to Finance team.
Coordinate with Planning for issuance of initial production purchase orders.
Continually report progress, risks to line manager throughout the process.

This role pays up to 41/hr based on experience

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Required Skills & Experience

4 years experience in sourcing or supply chain or equivalent working with suppliers on business terms and pricing, quoting, supplier selection process, negotiating
4 years experience in medical devices field
College degree
Proficient in MS Office/Office 365
Ability to read/understand schedules and Gantt charts
Work experience or employment with a medical devices manufacturer

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Assertive self starter
Able to take high level instruction and to prioritize and deliver requested output
Able to self-manage time and priorities
Possesses Email/office acumen
Well written and spoken
Possesses executive presence sufficient to instill confidence in others.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.