Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain

Company Overview Embark on an enriching journey with PROCEPT BioRobotics, where our vision, mission, and values guide everything we do as a company. We are committed to revolutionizing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, otherwise known as prostate gland enlargement) through innovation in surgical robotics. As our company succeeds and grows, we improve the quality of life of patients, provide more effective treatment options for surgeons, uphold the trust of our shareholders. That starts with a commitment to our People with a focus on creating an evolving landscape for your career, brimming with transformative opportunities that provide continuous career growth opportunities.

SUMMARY The person in this role will be responsible for helping in the supplier identification and selection for direct materials to support new and existing products for scale up, cost reduction, quality improvement, risk reduction etc. They will also be expected to identify & resolve supply issues that could impact new product timelines or production builds.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be required as assigned)

• Will help with the supplier identification and selection for all commodities required to manufacture Procept products. This includes metals, plastics, PCBAs, cables, and various electronic components in conjunction with Senior Sourcing Manager and Senior Director of Supply Chain.
• Act as primary liaison between Supply Chain organization and all internal and external partners for covered programs.
• Excellent at analyzing, tracking, organizing, and presenting cost-related data in clear, concise formats for all levels of technical and non-technical audiences.
• May include negotiate Supply Agreements with suppliers with a goal to secure Procept’s interests in quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and performance in conjunction with Senior Sourcing Manager and Senior Director of Supply Chain.
• Responsible for driving assigned projects to manage supply chain risk management (Tier 1 and sub-tier) and reduce supply continuity risk(s).
• Support Bill of Materials (BOM) cost reduction targets through competitive sourcing techniques.
• Conduct RFQ, and RFI, negotiating favorable prices and terms of purchase to provide sustainable cost, quality, and adherence to procurement policies.
• Supports the development of commodity strategies and will help execute approved commodity strategies.
• Participate in supplier quarterly reviews and communicate expectations.
• Lead or participate in the continuous improvement of business processes and tools.
• Understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics EHS Policy
• Maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Certifications)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• BS degree in an Engineering discipline, Business Administration or related field is preferred but not require
• PMP or PMI certifications from an accredited organization are preferred.
• 5+ years of working experience working in direct materials for new and existing products.
• Experience with and a functional understanding of the manufacturing processes utilized by the suppliers of mechanical components (precision machining, sheet metal, plastic injection molding and other plastics processes) or contract manufacturing, OEM or electro-mechanical components (motors / sensors), or electronic components (PCA/PCBA/Optics, etc.,)
• Experienced with supplier negotiations, contract development, and experience with make vs. buy decisions & ROI analysis is preferred.
• High analytics capability and experience
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, email and presentation.
• Working knowledge of buying, material planning, master scheduling, and forecasting. Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP is a plus.
• Demonstrates concern for precision and thoroughness.
• Ability to proactively follow-up on areas of responsibility in a timely manner.
• Experience working with engineers and manufacturing personnel for prototype parts procurement, pilot activities and production launch of new products.
• Ability to enjoy and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant computer experience including MS Office products and ERP systems. Strong MS-Excel skills.
• Read and have a basic understanding of engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of data visualization tools (similar to Tableau, Power BI etc.,) is a plus Knowledge of Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) and cost levers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• To perform this duty the employee must have the ability to sit or stand at and operate a computer terminal and walk or travel safely within the facility. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a warehouse environment.