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Posted Date:  10/22/2009

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Opportunity Details: Consider a Career at Tyco Electronics:

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

More information on Tyco Electronics can be found athttp://api.careerbuilder.com/v1/joblink?DID=J3I2376LXVXP37GP91B&developerkey=WDAW0QF6HDXRBLW245F7  (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)

Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

PURCHAING MANAGER, COMMODITY GROUP

Tyco Electronics / Medical Products is the world's leading producer of Electronic Interconnect Systems for medical OEM customers. Ours is a dynamic work environment where you can capture every bit of potential and possibility out of your career. We are known by our customers for exceptional quality, innovation and responsiveness. Our products demand density, flexibility and signal integrity previously thought impossible. If you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment that values customer interface at all levels and focuses on developing innovative solutions to customers' design needs, come join our company.We are seeking a Purchasing Manager, Commodity Group for our Wilsonville facility, just 10 miles from Portland, Oregon.  Tyco Electronics / Medical Products offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information about our positions, products and/or to apply for this position, please visit our web site at www.precisionint.com.  We are an EEO Employer Dedicated To Work Force Diversity.

Primary responsibilities include:

Purchasing Manager sets the strategic course and goals of the Purchasing Department commodity Staff under the direction of the Director of Procurement.  Primary goals are to provide internal customers with professional sourcing strategies, a reliable quality oriented supply base, and drive cost improvement initiatives.  This position reports directly to the Director of Procurement and functions within a larger supply-chain function.  The manager will negotiate with the Supply base for the purchase of all materials, supplies, equipment and services used by Medical Products and supervise the activities of the commodity management staff.

Essential Functions:

• Develop purchasing strategy in support of overall business objectives.
• Establishes interfaces within business to provide support & includes input from engineering, product development, manufacturing & suppliers.
• Leads a team of sourcing professionals in the selection and maintenance of the Supply base required for the medical business.
• Achieve department financial, operational, and quality results.
• Develop cross-functional cost reduction program to support business objectives.
• Drive strategic supplier selection to ensure best-in-class suppliers capable of supporting product programs, supply base rationalization and sourcing strategies. 
• Lead, develop, and maintain a highly capable team of Commodity/Category Managers.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven negotiation skills required
• Practical knowledge of formal procurement processes, methodologies
• SAP, JD Edwards and / or BPCS experience is desirable
• CPM or APICS Certification a plus
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.
• Comprehensive understanding of FDA compliance guidelines, IS0 13485  preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage & motivate others
• Understanding of the following commodities: screw machine, custom machine, wire, electronics desired.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate, communicate, & implement short & long-term strategies for commodities, components & services desired.
• Minimum 7 years of direct purchasing experience in medical equipment or related environment
• Experience in creating, leading & driving teams.
• Experience in effectively managing both internal & external relationships with cross-functional groups & suppliers desired.

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