Overview:
**Responsibilities**:
- Team Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of sourcing agents, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success.
- Set clear objectives and KPIs for the team, and regularly monitor progress towards goals.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with senior management to develop sourcing strategies and plans aligned with company objectives.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, and trends in the medical supplies industry.
- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to optimize cost savings and ensure a reliable supply chain.
- Supplier Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to procure high-quality medical supplies and equipment at competitive prices.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and timely delivery of products.
- Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Cost Optimization:
- Monitor market trends and fluctuations in prices to inform cost-effective procurement decisions.
- Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality or reliability.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in the medical supplies industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
**Payment**:
- Competitive base salary plus commissions based on profit.
Pay: $17,497.32 - $19,391.38 per month
**Language**:
- Fluent English (required)