Project Sourcing Manager

Job Overview

This role holds key interaction within the Procurement line organization towards the Technology and Strategical Growth departments about project demands, targets, time schedules, and other information.

The Project Sourcing Manager is responsible for representing Sourcing in any new SHL project and distribute information and delegate tasks towards the Category Management.

Exceptional project coordination and reporting expertise are essential to be accountable for the on-time execution and support time-to-market delivery through cost modelling as applicable.

Main Responsibilities

Consult with business partners within CTO to clarify and define project frame, including development of a statement of work.

Early proactive engagement in development.

• Analyse and calculate costs for future projection taking into consideration the scale of economic, inflation, volume evolution and any other relevant factors for cost modelling.
• Identify and measure any (hidden) cost elements what may present pressure on the target pricing or budget levels (TCO Analysis).

Develop a robust model with objective data and broadly promote utilization within SHL.

Develop and maintain project timelines. Schedule and lead project meetings, create meeting agendas, capture and distribute notes.

Understand the problems and focuses on bringing issues to resolution, escalating as necessary.

• Support that all sourcing activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, particularly in the highly regulated medical device industry.
• Exercise gap analysis for missing supplier capabilities and exercise off-ASL scanning for mitigation.
• Support business decisions through the preparation of different scenarios with a systematic but transparent overview aiming management sign-off on the Procurement preferred scenario.
• As part of the Scenario Analysis, work closely with Finance and obtain cost-break-down analytics from the vendors as well as internally to prepare the target scenario comparison.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance.

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• LEAN or 6-SIGMA certification.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive procurement experience in a global, highly regulated industry.
• Previous experience with the management of transition or transformation projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools, LEAN and / or 6-Sigma methodologies and advanced data analytics to support decision-making.
• Strong knowledge and hard and soft skills of project management able to lead diverse teams and coach others in complex scenarios and situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Business Fluency in English and German.
• Specific experience in the medical device sector, preferred.
• Familiarity with global regulations and compliance requirements related to procurement in the medical device industry, preferred.

We Offer

• A company culture Focusing on our Customers, Operating with Ethics and Integrity, Driving Simplicity, Learning, Improving & Delivering Together.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.
• Centrally located office in Zug, very close to the train station.
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