Breakaway Consultants Hiring for Director of Supply Chain/Operations at St Louis, MO Full Time

Job Description

We are assisting a global medical device company in their search for a Director of Supply Chain and Operations. The Director of Supply Chain manages contracts and relationships with our client’s vendors to ensure the best prices, oversees and initiates the ordering of all materials, analyzes costs, negotiates contract details, and offer strategies and solutions to help better manage costs on supplies and vendor services. This role will report directly to the CEO and is a critical role. The role will require over 10 years of supply chain management experience preferably in healthcare but not necessary, proven accomplishments, and displayed leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Oversees all supply chain functions in two locations, MO and CA

 Manages, leads, and develops all members of the Supply Chain (Purchasing and Warehouse) departments

 Negotiates with Vendors on price, mode of shipping and delivery time

 Negotiates contracts, policies, and deadlines with suppliers and vendors

 Plans, forecasts, and manages inventory levels and initiates reduction of inventory

 Perform price analysis and drive cost reduction initiatives, implement improvements and processes as necessary

 Maintain all ERP Software with all appropriate Supply Chain Management parameters

 Manage minimum stocking levels and ensure inventory is maintained to support corporate initiatives

 Evaluates the performance of vendors and make the necessary decision to continue relationship

 Determines policies and procedures as it pertains to Purchasing, and ensures all purchases comply with requirements

EXPERIENCE/SKILL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications:

 Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

 Minimum 10 years’ experience preferably in a medical device manufacturing environment.

 Strong oral and written skills (both in groups and one-on-one interaction)

 Strong strategic planning and management skills

 Self-sufficient and displays a solution-oriented mindset and work approach

 Agile and organized working style to manage and consistently prioritize key initiatives

 Creative problem-solving abilities

 35% US travel and light international travel

Company Description

Breakaway Consultants is an executive search firm that represents many industries across the nation, we pride ourselves in finding the right fit for employees and employers.

Breakaway Consultants is an executive search firm that represents many industries across the nation, we pride ourselves in finding the right fit for employees and employers.