Category Manager AP, Injection Molding Machine Parts
Core
Category Manager leading strategic sourcing, supplier development, and localization of injection molded components for dialysis machines in China and Asia.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Procurement)
Builds
Supplier network and sourcing strategy for injection molded parts, tooling, and subassemblies for dialysis machines
Domain
Medical Devices / Dialysis / Plastics Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost analysis, negotiation, supplier qualification, localization/industrialization project management, injection molding technical knowledge
Preferred skills
Supplier development experience, localization projects, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Injection molding, tooling, value-added manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing activities for new product introduction and localization; develop and execute sourcing strategies; conduct supplier selection, RFQs, and negotiations; analyze supplier markets and industry trends; identify and qualify new suppliers; develop existing suppliers to improve capability and cost; coordinate procurement across product development lifecycle; conduct cost breakdown reviews and supplier evaluations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC