Biomedical Sourcing Engineer

at  HealthTrust

INTRODUCTION

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Biomedical Sourcing Engineer? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Biomedical Manufacturing and Sourcing Engineer like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Sourcing Engineer is a role created to support the development of the supply base by performing appropriate tasks to add, or qualify new or alternate suppliers as needed to mitigate risks with components and suppliers. This individual will also be responsible for translating clinical feedback into actionable design/engineering changes as part of design improvement or new product development in collaboration with suppliers. The individual must be a self-starter with a strong desire to learn and study to build knowledge of process, product, market, regulatory and quality requirements related to the healthcare market.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE INCLUDES:

• Support all phases of supplier development & negotiation with practical working knowledge of commodity manufacturing processes.
• Support complex supply chain optimization involving multiple technologies, suppliers, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform supplier evaluations, development, qualification, and selection to meet commodity, production, and supply strategies.
• Identify and communicate sourcing risks throughout the product cycle to mitigate supply risk.
• Closely partner with leadership to identify potential new sources to support business objectives.
• Work with sourcing, quality and suppliers to ensure appropriate specifications are developed for components and assemblies.
• Learn and apply understanding of manufacturing technologies, knowing the advantages/disadvantages of various manufacturing methods for different commodity types, manufacturability, and relation to design specifications, traceability, and process control.
• Understanding or aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products
• Track and manage improvements in procured component supply risk, quality, material cost, and lead time.
• Manage and coordinate all sourcing project deliverables in support of supply improvements.
• Ability to plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, with guidance from manager.
• With guidance and oversight from manager, individual must be able to use knowledge about supplier to execute strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks.
• Under supervision, the individual is responsible for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI/RFP, contract negotiations, and contract launch.
• Oversee supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Lead supplier business reviews and review new products/technologies as they arise in assigned categories.
• Own supplier related issues through to resolution and provide recommendations for replacement should resolution not be possible.
• Collaborate with multiple functions across various time zones in a professional, well-organized and results-oriented manner.
• Meet/exceed timeline, financial and operational goals in the annual plan.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS ROLE:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience. Ideal candidate will have experience in engineering, strategic sourcing and/or manufacturing in relevant healthcare related industries. Candidate must have proven track-record of achieving results and managing equivalent or similar responsibilities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Basic understanding of Verifications and Validations, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
  HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.
  HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  “Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Biomedical Manufacturing and Sourcing Engineer opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status