Are you an experienced lean/six sigma black belt with an entrepreneurial mindset, that strives for continuous improvement? And do you want to drive and develop supplier relations and are you passionate about continuous improvement to support the development of innovative products that improve people’s lives? Then you might be our new supplier performance senior engineer at convatec infusion care.
Every day, our products improve the lives of millions of people around the world. We're hugely proud of this, which is why we're transforming our business to reach millions more. Join us as a supplier performance senior engineer, and you'll drive progress that really means something.
We are guided by our five core values, that shape the way we work, every day: improve care, deliver results, grow together, own it and do what's right.
About the role
you will be responsible for supplier performance management (spm) which is process of assessing supplier performance in order to identify areas where they need to improve. Spm also includes setting goals and objectives for suppliers, as well as establishing a system for monitoring and measuring progress.
Additionally, spm can help you develop contingency plans in case of disruption.
You will work in close collaboration with operations in denmark and mexico and the global convatec procurement a supply chain organization. We can offer you a central role in an exciting company, where you will have a great influence on the projects and processes of which you are a part.
You will report to director, sourcing and supply chain and be a part of a dedicated team of 18 dedicated specialists with different professional backgrounds.
Your main work location is reynosa tamaulipas mx. You can expect 40-50 travel days annually.
*responsibilities*
- identify areas of improvement to take out cost in close collaboration with our key suppliers.
- work closely with key suppliers to teach them and deploy lean tools to the benefit of all parties.
- develop a supplier performance scorecard that measures flexibility in addition to traditional kpi's.
*requirements*
- bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education.
- minimum 7 years of lean/six sigma experience
- structured and analytical approach based on the principals of dmaic.
- high level of communication skills in spanish and english, both written and verbal.
- strong attention to details and advanced problem-solving skill
- strong desire to collaborate with suppliers and international supply chain experience.
- experience from the medical devices or pharma industry, alternatively other industries with regulatory regulations and related documentation.
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*equal opportunities*
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