About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs, including finished device assembly, packaging, and sterilization management. QTS was founded in 2001 and is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies.

• Purpose: To have a positive impact on people.
• Mission: Make it easier to get products to patients.
• Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, & Leadership

Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Position Summary

The Supply Chain / Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing purchasing and contract negotiations for goods and services (components, materials, subcontracted services, and MRO) to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply for the organization. This position is responsible for managing the team to ensure material availability and effective material planning, while driving strategies that support short- and long-term business objectives.

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for procurement improvements and implement strategies to achieve identified improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, performance evaluation and risk mitigation. 
• Broaden and deepen relationships with existing and new suppliers while driving efficiency and cost reductions.
• Provide leadership for supplier development efforts to optimize value and quality excellence to support our growth efforts into the medical market segments
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all processes of the Supply Chain.
• Select vendors who will provide consistently superior quality and delivery.
• Improve and maintain proper supplier quality controls.
• Drive inventory reductions through the creation of kanban, supplier-managed inventory and inventory consignment programs.
• Manage materials and subcontract activities to support demand, manage inventories to provide competitive lead times for our customers while minimizing our investment and risk.
• Develop and recommend purchasing policies for the organization.
• Manage the maintenance of records of purchase, delivery dates, vendors, costs, and other resources.
• Approve plans to work out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and customer service to drive effective strategies.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the purchasing team, including timecard review and performance plan review.
• Assist in expanding the company culture to one of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Participate and drive programs essential to company success (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.)
• Assess and improve written procedures and SOPs related to the purchasing function of the Company.
• Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs.
• Partners closely with operations, engineering, quality, and sales to deliver strong performance to meet customer commitments.

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or other related field
• 7 years of experience in a procurement, supply chain, or sourcing role in a manufacturing setting
• Leadership experience
• APICS/ASCM Certification
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to travel

Supply Chain / Procurement Manager - Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Medical Manufacturing Experience
• Epicor experience
• Contract negotiation knowledge and experience
• Continuing Education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. The tenure of our staff ranges from recently hired to 20+ years!  Check out some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• "We are a family."

• "After so many toxic work environments, coming to QTS was like finding a harbor in a storm! Coming here was one of the best professional decisions I’ve ever made!”

• "I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly."
• "Three words that I would use to describe QTS's culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!"

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

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This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.