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Position Overview

The Supplier Manager, Direct and TPM will have accountability for 100% product availability of all commercial / Clinical products by managing supplier performance, maintaining close supplier relationships, highlighting supplier related risks to drive mitigation strategies when needed, and partnering with quality on supplier quality issue resolution. The Supplier Manager, Direct and TPM will work with direct material suppliers and third party / external contract manufacturers to ensure adequate capacity is in place to meet our near- and long-term volume goals. In addition, the Supplier Manager Direct and TPM will support the business by reducing risk and / or improving products - supporting on-market products by coordinating product improvements and changes needed with suppliers.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following :

100% product availability for all commercial / clinical products by managing supplier performance, maintaining close supplier relationships, highlighting supplier related risks to drive mitigation strategies when needed, and partnering with quality on supplier quality issue resolution

100% product availability by ensuring adequate capacity is in place with suppliers to meet our near and long term volume goals

Reducing risk or improving products - supporting on market products by coordinating product improvements and changes needed with suppliers

Supplier management of direct material suppliers and contract manufacturers. Includes performance management, risk monitoring, capacity management, change management, and relationship building

Collaborate with contract manufacturers and cross functional internal teams including Quality, Engineering, MQSC and the Business when opportunities arise and technical support / follow up is required.

Supporting internal teams to qualify a change (likely led by an Ops PM). Responsibilities could include transfer of internal designs to suppliers, coordinating supplier meetings with the team, managing the supplier schedule

Work with Planning and Direct Procurement on sending forecasts, purchase requisitions to PO conversion and be escalation points for supplier events

Attend / coordinate cross functional meetings such as MRB that support new initiatives or could impact direct material suppliers or third-party manufacturers

Serve as business owner of collection kits, representing interests of R&D, clinical lab, and operations through closer relationships with those functional areas

Coordinate and lead recurring reviews of supplier performance and business reviews

Provide updates to stakeholders to ensure all are aware of ongoing initiatives and projects within contract manufacturing supply chain.

Work with Global Supplier Management team and Quality to appropriately segment direct material suppliers, to drive level of oversight and frequency of business reviews, meetings, etc

Works with GSM team to monitor ongoing health and risk level of existing suppliers

Develop SOW with suppliers to build out capacity, capabilities, make improvements or support the supply chain.

Provide technical information to suppliers to support investigations and partner with Quality.

Coordinate / lead cross-functional meetings with suppliers to address technical and / or quality issues

Support development of needed CapEx and OpEx budgets for third-party manufacturers in alignment with Exact Sciences budgeting process and policies

Build knowledge of the Suppliers enterprise, processes, supply chain, and management to best support the program

Proven leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multi-level personnel as well as vendors and their representatives

Strong attention-to-detail

Demonstrated ability to quickly develop and maintain strong relationships with customers both internal and external

Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment

Excellent written, organizational, and verbal communication skills are essential

Strong planning and organizational skills

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness

Powerful negotiation skills and ability to find an appropriate balance to cost savings with partners

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork

Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures

Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization

Regular and reliable attendance

Ability to work designated schedule

Ability to work nights and / or weekends

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day

Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and / or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day

Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand / arm; reach above shoulder height

Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously

Ability to use a telephone through a headset

Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements

Ability and means to travel between Madison locations

Ability to travel 20% of working time away from work location, may include overnight / weekend travel

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Management or related field

7+ years of demonstrated work experience commensurate to above job duties

1+ years of experience in injection molding, sourcing of injection molded parts, high-volume assembly processes, or related contract manufacturing experience.

Detailed knowledge of GMP facilities, equipment, and processes

Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of professional industry experience

2+ years of program management experience

Experience with SAP or other ERP systems

Experience with contract management and negotiations

Experience with asset management and capital expenditures

Experience with international supply channels and customers

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Salary Range :

$89,000.00 - $151,000.00

The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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