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<div><div><b>Purchasing Manager</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Who we are&hellip;</b><br>
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and professionals committed to transforming cancer treatment through the development of medical isotopes. At Niowave, we foster a vibrant community with events like chili cook-offs, ping-pong tournaments, and team lunches. We believe in making a life&mdash;not just a living.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Who you are&hellip;</b><br>
You are an excellent communicator. You articulate needs and are diplomatic in your discussions. You are passionate about building strong supplier relationships, optimizing procurement processes, and driving cost-effective decisions that support life-saving innovations. You are a strategic thinker with a passion for details and operational excellence. You thrive in dynamic, process-oriented environment and enjoy creating a user-friendly experience to promote adherence. You are a natural leader, guiding others to meet goals. Words that describe you are open-minded, precise, efficient, and dependable.</div>
<div></div><div><b>What you can expect to work on&hellip;</b><br>
The Purchasing Manager develops and executes purchasing processes while overseeing supplier selection and contract negotiation to benefit Niowave. Responsibilities include implementing cost-saving initiatives, improving processes, analyzing market trends and supplier data, and ensuring all activities comply with regulations, industry standards, and company policies.</div>
<ul><li>Develop and manage the purchasing system including the identification of suppliers, evaluation, sourcing, procurement, and supplier management</li>
<li>Develop, implement, and communicate performance criteria for measuring purchasing department performance levels (KPIs)</li>
<li>Maintain awareness of economic and business environment as they affect procurement policies and strategies</li>
<li>Coordinate with other managers to assist with inventory control and determine appropriate levels of on-site supplies</li>
<li>Implement and maintain quality control standards to meet/exceed customer expectations.</li>
<li>Lead and engage team members in continuous improvement</li>
<li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.</li>
<li>Lead and inspire a diverse team of skilled professionals</li>
<li>Establish and maintain a technical direction and supervisory oversight structure for the department, including career progression and succession planning</li>
<li>Ensure the onboarding, training, and career development of staff members</li>
<li>Within the department and across the organization, fosters a culture of respect, safety, quality, and continuous improvement aligning with the mission, vision, and values of the organization</li>
</ul><div><b>What you need to succeed&hellip;</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field</li>
<li>10+ years of related purchasing and supply chain experience</li>
<li>5+ years&rsquo; experience in a supply chain leadership role</li>
<li>5+ years&rsquo; experience coaching, mentoring, and providing day-to-day supervision to a staff of 6 or more</li>
<li>Previous purchasing experience in a regulated environment</li>
<li>Embrace and model the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal</li>
<li>Understand how to integrate into a new team/organization &ndash; appreciate the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state</li>
<li>Understand your own communication and learning styles, can assess others&rsquo; styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two</li>
<li>Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with vendors, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders</li>
<li>Develop and maintain good relationships, gain the confidence of others, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment</li>
<li>Proficiency in data analysis, tracking metrics, and use of data analysis tools</li>
</ul><div><b>Great to have&hellip;</b></div>
<ul><li>5+ years&rsquo; experience of purchasing experience in a regulated environment</li>
<li>Experience operating in a cGMP CDMO or Finished Drug environment with ability to apply best practices in GXP.</li>
<li>Familiarity with medical isotope industry specific regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices</li>
<li>ISO 13485 or other registered quality management system experience</li>
<li>Knowledge of NRC and cGMP regulations</li>
<li>ERP/MRP system implementation experience</li>
<li>Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/TPM/Six Sigma methodologies</li>
<li>CPM or CPPM certification</li>
</ul><div><b>Other things to note&hellip;</b></div>
<ul><li>Full-time position</li>
<li>The company&rsquo;s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. &ndash; 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts.</li>
<li>This position will have regular working hours Monday-Friday with an expectation of adjusting to working outside of the standard operating hours as assigned.</li>
<li>Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b><i>Please provide a cover letter specifically describing your financial expertise and leadership experience.</i></b></div></div>

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