Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing solutions for cardiac and vascular surgeons. The Analyst, Global Strategic Sourcing role supports strategic sourcing initiatives and financial analysis across external suppliers and BD partnerships, ensuring alignment with operational and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing management and performance of BD partnerships, including data tracking, reporting, and participation in business reviews, ensuring alignment on operational and commercial objectives
- Assist in analyzing BD business performance (revenue, cost, profitability) and preparing insights for leadership review
- Support lifecycle management of BD partnerships, including onboarding coordination, ongoing performance tracking, and support of product or business changes
- Assist in ensuring alignment between BD partners and internal teams on product specifications, compliance requirements, and documentation expectations
- Support change management activities related to BD products and suppliers (e.g., design changes, process updates, supplier changes) in alignment with internal quality and regulatory systems
- Provide support for select business development initiatives, including partnerships, product launches, and market expansion efforts
- Support development and maintenance of financial, forecasting, and reporting tools/models to support AOP, sourcing initiatives, and operational decision-making, in alignment with Finance
- Assist with scenario analysis and investment evaluations (e.g., make vs. buy, supplier selection, BD performance) to support cross-functional decision-making
- Compile and analyze data to support planning activities and strategic decision-making
- Prepare presentations and reporting materials for leadership review, ensuring alignment with Finance reporting and assumptions
- Support strategic sourcing activities across CMOs and external suppliers, including data analysis, supplier research, and cost tracking
- Assist Technical Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams with supplier performance tracking and reporting
- Support make vs. buy analyses, supplier benchmarking, and cost improvement initiatives
- Assist in preparing data and materials for supplier business reviews
- Provide analytical and coordination support for contract manufacturing initiatives, including product transfers and portfolio changes
- Support cross-functional initiatives related to BD partnerships, contract manufacturing strategies, and sourcing programs
- Assist in coordinating activities across Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance
- Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables; maintain project documentation and status updates
- Support review and organization of BD, CMO, and supplier contract information, including pricing and key commercial terms
- Assist in developing and analyzing pricing models and cost data for BD partnerships
- Provide analytical support for sourcing decisions, negotiations, and cost evaluations
- Support identification of cost reduction and cost tracking opportunities
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- 2 - 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing, BD/OEM management, or related functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working in Excel and data analysis tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a cross-functional, team-based environment
- Demonstrate ability to work in a global team environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present data and insights clearly, with cultural awareness in a global team environment
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint
- Medical device experience preferred
- Experience supporting supplier management, BD/OEM partnerships, or external manufacturing environments preferred
- Basic understanding of regulatory and quality requirements in medical device or regulated industries preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)
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