Supply Chain Improvement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Work collaboratively with leading suppliers and essential supply chain partners to pinpoint opportunities for profit enhancement.

• Determine the value proposition for all stakeholders and achieve consensus on advancing identified profit opportunities.

• Create project plans, delegate responsibilities among stakeholders, and monitor the plan's progress toward successful implementation.

• Conduct necessary analytics to ensure the lowest cost of service and negotiate with stakeholders to fairly distribute profit enhancements.

• Serve as the primary contact for all issues (both field and home office) concerning top suppliers.

• Partner with other departments and Owens & Minor field personnel to recognize and develop efficiencies related to the supplier process.

• Act as the liaison with Global Supply Management to help top suppliers understand the advantages of O&M programs.

• Establish relevant metrics for each supplier relationship and provide management reports to facilitate understanding of actual performance compared to margin enhancement goals.

• Proactively inform field teams about vendor issues with top suppliers and collaborate with suppliers to devise effective mitigation strategies.

• Design, implement, and maintain an operational and delivery program that sets a minimum acceptable performance standard and evaluates financial remuneration for performance below this standard.

• Oversee the vendor appeal process and decide whether to accept or reject appeals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required.

• 3 to 5 years of related experience, ideally in supply chain management or the healthcare sector.

• Understanding of the interactions between supply chain partners within the Medical Surgical industry.

• Remote US-based candidates will be considered if they meet qualifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Full-time teammates receive medical, dental, and vision plans beginning on their first day of employment.

• Educational Assistance - Eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program can access educational assistance.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We provide employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – Additional options to secure your financial future are available, including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (included in the medical plan), and parental leave are offered for teammates planning for a family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We provide these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, along with other voluntary benefits.

• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and various leave types, including parental leave.

• Well-Being – Our offerings include a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resource Services, and discount programs, all at no cost to you.