Purchasing Manager (Medical)

OVERVIEW:Shark Ninja is looking to expedite the development of its medical product supply chain. This role is responsible for commercial aspects of finished goods sourcing and component sourcing, procurement, including finding new vendors/technologies, supply chain development, maintenance of existing vendors and their development; sub-supplier procurement, consolidation management; with the aim to deliver the right quality product at the right time at the right cost.LOCATION: Shenzhen / SuzhouHere are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:Sourcing, Develop and manage relationships with existing OEM suppliers, including negotiating NDAs, supply agreements, pricing, cost management, performance management, volume rebates, and coordinating after-sales servicesDevelop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operationsCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop new products/projects, identify potential risks and develop mitigation plansBuild and maintain relationships with key suppliers and stakeholdersOverall OEM’s Performance ManagementActively source key component suppliers locally and overseas including managing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQsPricing and costing activities for ongoing supplyEnsure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.REQUIRED COMPETENCIESMedical Product Industry Supply Chain KnowledgeKnowledge of the LED, Hydration and General Beauty / Medical product industry within APACRelationships with relevant OEMKnowledge of import / export compliance regulations for different regions for medical products, including topicalsKnowledge of FDA, MDR and other regulatory requirementsCross-functional CollaborationParticipates in cross-functional meetings and clearly expresses procurement needsProactively resolves cross-functional conflicts and aligns prioritiesLeads cross-functional reviews to enhance execution consistencyTeam LeadershipProactively learns and helps newcomers integrate; contributes to team knowledge baseGuides new hires or interns and leads small project groupsProject DeliveryTracks delivery progress; supports material readiness for EVT/DVT/MP phasesCoordinates with PD/ENG/QA to meet delivery milestones and proactively identifies risksLeads procurement delivery planning for key projects and ensures on-time supplier performanceCost ManagementTracks CBOM and quotations; supports VAVE and cost comparison analysisPerforms initial should-cost analysis, identifies price anomalies and proposes improvementsLeads detailed material cost breakdowns and transparent cost communication with suppliersSupplier ManagementMaintains daily supplier relationships, tracks performance, and resolves routine issuesLeads onboarding and contracting of new suppliers; handles disputes and compliance risksSelects/optimizes key suppliers and establishes performance appraisal and incentive mechanismsStrategic SourcingUnderstands basic procurement processes and cost structures of raw materials or finished goods; able to conduct inquiries, comparisons, and preliminary analysisPlans sourcing based on business needs; conducts cost analysis and leads initial negotiationsDevelops & leads category sourcing strategies, leads key supplier negotiations, and achieves cost-saving targetsATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:Proficient in verbal and written English; This role will be expected to communicate with both Chinese and Overseas suppliers independently – English skills are deemed important to enable this communication. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skillsStrong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.A self-starter who shows initiative and able to work independently to move forward. A team player, who can build cross functional alignment.Skilled in Computer languages such as Microsoft Office, and Project