Janet Portley
About Janet Portley
Janet Portley is a Senior Buyer/Commodity Specialist at Outset Medical, Inc., where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in supply chain management and sourcing strategies, she ensures compliance with regulations and monitors supplier performance.
Work at Outset Medical
Janet Portley has been serving as a Senior Buyer/Commodity Specialist at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing sourcing strategies that emphasize supply assurance and cost reduction. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and other regulatory requirements. She actively monitors supplier performance using key performance indicators such as On Time Delivery reports and product quality metrics. Portley collaborates with cross-functional teams to qualify new suppliers for critical components, contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Janet Portley worked at Thomas West, Inc. as a Project Manager/Business Operations from 2015 to 2016. She also held the position of Senior Buyer/Planner at Luxim Corporation from 2010 to 2015. Her career began at Seagate Technology, where she spent 16 years as a Senior Buyer/Planner from 1993 to 2009. This extensive experience in procurement and project management has equipped her with a solid foundation in logistics coordination and supplier performance monitoring.
Education and Expertise
Janet Portley studied at San Jose State University from 1990 to 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in coordinating logistics with freight forwarders and contract manufacturers. Portley's skill set includes developing sourcing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and monitoring supplier performance through key performance indicators. Her knowledge in these areas enhances her effectiveness in her current role and previous positions.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
In her professional career, Janet Portley has played a significant role in various supply chain management initiatives. She has developed and implemented sourcing strategies aimed at cost reduction while ensuring supply assurance. Portley has also been instrumental in qualifying new suppliers for critical components, which involves collaboration with cross-functional teams. Her ability to monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements has contributed to the operational success of the organizations she has worked for.