.Vantive: A New Company Built On Our LegacyBaxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.Your Role at Baxter:The Sr Manager, Supplier Lifecycle Management will be a key leader within the Procurement organization with responsibility to manage and optimize the supplier lifecycle process, with an initial focus on Supplier Notification of Change (SNC) process.This position will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall success of making Procurement a best-in-class organization by ensuring transparency, minimizing disruptions, and maintaining the quality and reliability of the products or services being supplied.The ideal candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills and have a demonstrated history of leading continuous improvement activities.What you'll do:Supplier Selection Process: Develop and implement a comprehensive supplier selection process that includes qualification, evaluation, and contracting. Establish clear criteria for supplier qualification, including financial stability, quality standards, and compliance with industry regulations.Onboarding: Integrate the supplier into the organization's systems and processes, ensure they meet quality and compliance standards, and establish SNC procedures, with a focus on building strong supplier relationships.Performance Management: Create processes to monitor the supplier's performance, address any issues, and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Track KPIs and scorecards to assist this process.Supplier Innovation and Development: Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for innovation, provide support and resources to help them develop new products or processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.Supplier Notification of Change (SNC): Manage and optimize the SNC process throughout the supplier lifecycle to ensure transparency, minimize disruptions, and maintain the quality and reliability of the products or services being supplied.Supplier Offboarding: Ensure a smooth, efficient, and compliant offboarding process for suppliers who are no longer meeting the organization's needs or who are being terminated. Manage the offboarding process from initiation to closure, including communication with the supplier, transition planning, data transfer, and final invoicing
