Sourcing Engineer

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Concert Dr.)

Department: Purchasing

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Mon Fri 8:15 AM 5:00 PM

Clinical Classification: Non-Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Healths success:

The Sourcing Engineer is responsible for sourcing and negotiating supplies, equipment and services from new and legacy suppliers for LifeNet Health on a global level while ensuring existing Sourcing Policies and requirements are met. Acts as the sourcing engineer for new and legacy global LifeNet Health requirements under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing.

What youll do:

• Supplier Development: Ensures construction of solid Supply Chains for high cost/high-risk materials related to LifeNet Health production and research processes. Implement strategy to diversify supply sources and mitigate risks associated with supplier dependency.
• Process Improvement: Leads LifeNet Health cross-functional Value Analysis teams for supply/supplier shifts and approvals in support of risk mitigation efforts for assigned material categories and services. Identifies savings opportunities: Analyzes current sourcing strategies and identifies areas for cost education and efficiency improvement.
• Risk Management/Metrics: Provides expertise in a high-risk field relevant to LifeNet Health processes including final product packaging, custom solutions, and complex services. Understands and applies knowledge of manufacturing processes to optimize sourcing strategies and supplier performance. Assists the Global Sourcing Group in High Value/High Risk materials and Project Management as required. Prepares and presents reports on sourcing activities, savings achieved, and supplier performance to Global Sourcing leadership
• Supplier Negotiations: Participates as directed in Supplier agreements (pricing tiers, inventory levels, supply chain creation) for direct materials and services as a member of the Global Sourcing Group within the Procurement function

What youll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelors degree in engineering Required
• No work history required

Preferred Experience/Skills/Certifications:

• CPSM, Certification from the Institute of Supply Management
• Bachelors degree in biomedical, Mechanical Systems, or Industrial Engineering
• Two (2) years of experience sourcing specific categories related to complex LifeNet Health processes
• One (1) year of experience in an FDA-based regulated industry
• One (1) year of demonstrated experience using an ERP System

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Team Skills: Leads Teams, works to build consensus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Project preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and build relationships with all professionals at different levels within the organization.
• Relationship Management: Builds and sustains partnerships across organizational boundaries and functions as well as outside the organization to achieve common goals and outcomes
• Time Management: Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple time sensitive projects, multi-task, identify project interdependencies and potential risks/pitfalls.
• Attention to Detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery
• Manufacturing Processes: Ability to learn and understand manufacturing processes.
• Technical Drawings: Ability to understand Technical Drawings.

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You wont find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events for employees
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • 18 vacation days
  • 9 sick days
  • 7 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate co-worker

Salary: $52,363 to $76,484 / annually

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidates qualifications and prior relevant experience. The pay range for this position is $57,363 annually (entry-level qualifications) to $76,484 annually (experienced in this role).

* Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate's knowledge and relevant experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the at will relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise.

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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