Troubleshooting Project Management Professional; CSM; Manager (Jobs in Grand Rap   Requirement id 66053 Job title Manager Job location in GRAND RAPIDS, MI Skills required Contract Manager, Problem Solving Skills, Troubleshooting, Project Management Professional; CSM; Open Date 06-Dec-2017 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 4 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement --- Job interview type ---    Email Recruiter: coolsoft Job Description Manager: Contract Manager, Problem Solving Skills, Troubleshooting, Project Management Professional; CSM; Client : Spectrum Health - MI Job Summary: Support development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned category. Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Support the development and implementation of specific strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product/service introduction, supply base and sourcing optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation. Education: Bachelors Degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field required Experience: 0-3 Supply Management experience with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development. Preferred 0-3 Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration. Preferred 0-3 Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base. Preferred 0-3 Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies. Preferred 0-3 Experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience preferred. Preferred 0-3 Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, AHRMM, and/or CSCMP Preferred Skills: Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members and team leaders. Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions. Ability to structure bids, evaluate bids against a broad set of evaluation criteria and provide recommendations for supplier selection. Essential Functions: • Support development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned categories in support of overall business objectives. • Support development and implementation of processes to build a best in class supply chain organization. • Develop and lead cross functional teams and support strategic category plans and consolidation strategy. • Participate in sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses. Participates in development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors and enforces supplier contracts and agreements. • Develops and benchmarks best practices amongst suppliers. Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, suppliers financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc. • Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers. Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes. • Collaborate across functions, departments, and campuses to develop scorecards and business reviews for key suppliers. Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews. Create and implement enterprise wide metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities.   Call 502-379-4456 Ext 100 for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 66053 while calling.   Other jobs in MI: Ann Arbor (5), Detroit (2), Dimondale (1), Lansing (29), Pontiac (1), Southfield (1), TROY (1), Warren (1),    Contract Manager job openings in other states Jobs List IA-DOM DoIT-PM3-IT Contract Manager (731361) Create date: 03-Apr-2024 Remote start date :04/29/2024 End date :04/14/2025 submission deadline : 4/8/2024 client info : OCIO: Office of the Chief Information Officer Description : Information Technology Contract Manager Administer and manages contra.... (This job is for - Stakeholders Implementation Jobs in IA DesMoines Manager - (in Des Moines, IA))     (Manager: Contract Manager, Problem Solving Skills, Troubleshooting, Project Management Professional; CSM; in GRAND RAPIDS, MI)

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