Analyst, Global Strategic Sourcing

Company Overview:

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion’s four major groups of products include: aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.

Position Overview:

The Analyst, Global Strategic Sourcing (Contract Manufacturing & Business Development) supports strategic sourcing initiatives across external suppliers, including BD partnerships and contract manufacturing, through financial analysis, business insights, and cross-functional coordination. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support supplier and BD performance, ensure alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners, and contribute to sourcing strategies. The position supports data-driven decision-making and helps ensure alignment with operational, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

BD Strategy & Business Management

• 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.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Decision Support

• 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.

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing Support

• 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.

Cross-Functional Program & Project Management

• 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.

Commercial & Contract Support 

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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; medical device experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working in Excel and data analysis tools.
• 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.
• 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, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).