About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs, including finished device assembly, packaging, and sterilization management. QTS was founded in 2001 and is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies.

• Purpose: To have a positive impact on people.
• Mission: Make it easier to get products to patients.
• Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, & Leadership

Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Responsibilities

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Position Summary

The Supply Chain / Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing purchasing and contract negotiations for goods and services (components, materials, subcontracted services, and MRO) to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply for the organization. This position is responsible for managing the team to ensure material availability and effective material planning, while driving strategies that support short- and long-term business objectives.

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for procurement improvements and implement strategies to achieve identified improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, performance evaluation and risk mitigation.
• Broaden and deepen relationships with existing and new suppliers while driving efficiency and cost reductions.
• Provide leadership for supplier development efforts to optimize value and quality excellence to support our growth efforts into the medical market segments
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all processes of the Supply Chain.
• Select vendors who will provide consistently superior quality and delivery.
• Improve and maintain proper supplier quality controls.
• Drive inventory reductions through the creation of kanban, supplier-managed inventory and inventory consignment programs.
• Manage materials and subcontract activities to support demand, manage inventories to provide competitive lead times for our customers while minimizing our investment and risk.
• Develop and recommend purchasing policies for the organization.
• Manage the maintenance of records of purchase, delivery dates, vendors, costs, and other resources.
• Approve plans to work out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and customer service to drive effective strategies.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the purchasing team, including timecard review and performance plan review.
• Assist in expanding the company culture to one of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Participate and drive programs essential to company success (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.)
• Assess and improve written procedures and SOPs related to the purchasing function of the Company.
• Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs.
• Partners closely with operations, engineering, quality, and sales to deliver strong performance to meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or other related field
• 7 years of experience in a procurement, supply chain, or sourcing role in a manufacturing setting
• Leadership experience
• APICS/ASCM Certification
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to travel

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Medical Manufacturing Experience
• Epicor experience
• Contract negotiation knowledge and experience
• Continuing Education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. The tenure of our staff ranges from recently hired to 20+ years! Check out some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• "We are a family."

• "After so many toxic work environments, coming to QTS was like finding a harbor in a storm! Coming here was one of the best professional decisions I’ve ever made!”

• "I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly."
• "Three words that I would use to describe QTS's culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!"

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

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