Sr Purchasing And Quality Assurance

Responsibilities:

Sourcing:

·Lead and oversee sourcing efforts for existing and new products/categories with both current and prospective suppliers.

·Provide expert guidance on effective sourcing strategies and techniques.

·Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development initiatives.

Procurement:

·Supervise all procurement processes with suppliers to ensure seamless operations, smooth order processes and on time deliveries.

·Monitor accounts payable to ensure timely processing.

·Develop and execute procurement strategies to enhance efficiency.

·Cultivate strong partnerships with key suppliers,

·Drive strategic reduction initiatives with suppliers and partners.

·Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

·Oversee the tracking of sample receipt and dispatch to ensure precision.

·Conduct comprehensive evaluations of samples.

Planning:

·Oversea in planning and forecasting to enhance needed stock level and operational efficiency.

·Develop strategies for optimizing overall supply chain efficiency.

Inbound Logistics:

·Oversee inbound logistics, ensuring timely delivery from booking to warehouse receipt, monitoring shipment bookings, clearance, FDA compliance, delivery and shipment issues.

·Vigilantly oversee import logistics costs and identify challenges, collaborating closely with partners to proactively resolve any issues.

·Monitor inbound logistics trend for tracking and improvements to make informed decisions.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

·Develop strategies to mitigate compliance risks and reduce additional costs associated with regulatory adherence.

·Develop and implement strategies to ensure vendor sourcing and procurement processes align with quality standards and FDA regulations.

·Coordinate with customers and licensors on compliance requirement, ensure product and facilities meet compliance requirements.

·Coordinate testing to guarantee product compliance.

·Monitor and coordinate factory audits and corrective actions.

·Monitor testing costs and explore cost reduction strategies.

·Oversee cargo inspection reports to maintain quality standards.

FDA Compliance:

·Monitor and execute FDA regulations and requirements for Ashtel and contract manufactures facilities and products.

·Facilitate FDA related tasks, including OTC/medical device/cosmetic product and facility compliance, manage NDC listing, medical device listing, cosmetic product listings and facility registrations.

·Manage FDA related documentations and records.

·Provide instructions for UDI information and Register GUDID system.

·Work with FDA on product classification, FDA clearance required information, FDA hold, FDA related issues.

Supply Chain Optimization:

·Review and analyze reports to drive data-based decisions and improvements to streamline operations.

·Lead and coordinate the enhancement of current system and preparing the team for the seamless integration of a new system.

·Actively manage improvement programs to create efficiency to the organization.

·Drive execution of cost reduction strategies

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

·Manage, mentor, and coach the team, fostering a collaborative environment.

·Oversee daily operations of sourcing, purchasing, import logistics, and quality assurance departments. Direct and assist the team in executing department responsibilities and collaborative projects.

·Build and maintain a high-performing team through effective hiring, training, and performance management in HQ and China offices.

·Collaborate with design, sales, and outbound logistics teams to align strategies and initiatives. Fostering team to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

·Develop, implement, and optimize administrative procedures and practices