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Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group Kelly OCG , a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a NPD Lead at one of our Global clients in Raynham, MA. This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a Kelly OCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time. All Kelly OCG employees receive annual performance reviews. As a Sourcing Specialist placed with Kelly OCG you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the supplier selection process and provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice and will leverage position in direct material and externally manufactured categories.

• Support projects that span global procurement categories and geographies.

• The position will be responsible for developing and executing all facets product cost, capital, project timing, etc. of a sourcing strategy and action plan for orthopaedic medical devices.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Collaborating cross-functionally to gather all requirements for devices to be sourced.

• Executing a market scan for potential suppliers that will meet all aspects of the project.

• Develop and execute RFP Requests for Proposals and RFQ Requests for Quotation

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional team s in supplier selection s .

• Conduct all commercial negotiations with selected supplier s .

• On-board suppliers as required in support of Franchise Approved Supplier List

• Develop and lead execution of Supply Agreement s . Consult and help coordinate Development Agreements.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead business stakeholder engagement for franchise NPD/ R D groups in the selection, evaluation and qualification of suppliers of materials and services including Instruments, cases/trays, Electical Components, Plastics, Metals, Chemicals, Packaging, External Manufacturing, Biologics and selected services for all assigned projects.

• Support muliple NPD projects simultaneously across multiple businesses, global procurement categories, and geographies

• Approve all necessary forms and documents as required associated in franchise Quality Management System QMS Partner with procurement category teams and senior leaders in R D to identify unmet needs to drive the execution of sourcing strategies and innovative supplier solutions aligned to the franchise technology roadmap

• Lead multiple complex supplier negotiations simultaneously.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders, drive terms that are favorable for and lead transition of stabilized products, contracts and suppliers to base business and category sourcing teams.

• Lead SOURCE due diligence and transaction support for business development teams for both product supply/distribution and acquisition activities.

• Optimize quality, supply reliability, NPD supplier performance, innovation and cost through early supplier engagement during product development.

• Drive innovation through identifying and developing external partner capabilities to meet future technology needs

• Working Partners/Contacts: This role is in Procurement and is aligned closely with Supply Chain Product Management.

• R D, Project Management, Supply Chain NPI Launch Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Category Procurement and Legal.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required. MBA preferred 8-10 years experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, business, or supply chain management; Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Biologics or similar Quality Regulated Industry preferred

• Proven experience in negotiating procurement agreements, working in conjunction with Legal department to collaboratively negotiate best terms overall; experience with IT, software goods and licenses, acceptance criteria, remedies for non-performance, service level descriptions and maintenance agreements preferred

• Strong communication and influencing skills are required

• Demonstrates teamwork and effective cross-functional collaboration by sharing knowledge and information, updating others on project actions and status; experience with NPD teams preferred

• Strong time management and project execution skills are required

• Project Management; PMP/FPX certification preferred May require up to 10-20 domestic and international travel

Benefits and Perks: You’ll enjoy competitive pay as well as a comprehensive array of benefits for which you may be eligible, including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401 (k)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Online Training via the Kelly Learning Center

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

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About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.