Role Overview:

As Associate Director of Global Supply Chain Management (GSM), you will assume a leadership position responsible for developing and executing the sourcing and supplier strategy and overseeing the commercial execution and supply chain management for development projects and on market production. This includes overseeing both sourcing and materials supply chain management for all commodities. You will play a key role in strategic deals and contract negotiations with suppliers. You will lead CM materials execution in support of volume production for both CM-managed and consigned materials including shortage management, lead-time, MOQ, inventory, and buffer strategies. Also, you will be collaborating with Ceribell HQ cross-functional team to continue optimizing processes and ERP system readiness for supply chain transactions. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to ensure suppliers can meet our technical and business requirements
• Lead vendor and contract manufacturers discussions and negotiate strategic deal terms
• Manage the development and implementation of procurement strategies and initiatives
• Establish and refine the supply chain framework to support new product introduction and adapt to evolving market conditions
• Manage and develop suppliers to influence product manufacturability, testability, supply chain responsiveness and readiness to maintain lowest cost, predictable availability and flexibility while stewarding highest quality products
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence decisions and align technical specifications across sourcing processes
• Conduct cost structures, cost engineering exercise and should-cost analysis to optimize sourcing decisions
• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish by working closely with cross functional teams and vendor teams
• Ensure suppliers are scaling with Ceribell and they can meet both short- and long-term growth demands 
• Manage and mitigate supply risk across global supply chain
• Provide data-driven strategic recommendations to leadership, based on strategic insights, analysis, experience and technical acumen
• Optimize the application of the ERP system for company requirements

Essential qualifications:

• 7 years of hands-on experience in supply chain development, contract manufacturing, vendor management, or broad operations with knowledge of mechanical engineering, product development and manufacturing processes, including 3 years of medical device experience.
• Demonstrated experience/accomplishments regarding successful contract negotiation/partnership with OEM/CMs with particular focus regarding year-over-year improvement of Cost, Quality, Delivery and Service metrics. 
• Proven expertise in cost structures and should-cost analysis
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills and written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional knowledge regarding the technical sourcing of high tolerance/high-tech components fabricated such as PCBA fabrication, plastics/metal injection molding and etc.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
• Ability to influence across multiple functional teams
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to communicate with both English and Mandarin
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% based on business needs

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation.