New Product Development Manager
Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity for a New Product Development Manager. Lead the supplier selection process and provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice and will leverage J&J's 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 orthopedic medical devices. Responsibilities 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, Electrical Components, Plastics, Metals, Chemicals, Packaging, External Manufacturing, Biologics and selected services for all assigned projects.Support multiple 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 DePuy Synthes, and lead transition of stabilized products, contracts and suppliers to base business and category sourcing teams.Lead SOURCE due diligence and transaction support for DePuy Synthes 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.Strong communication and influencing skills are required.Demonstrates team work 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.EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.