Global Procurement Category Lead – External Manufacturing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for external manufacturing (CMO) services globally for GE Healthcare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics.
Role type
Senior Category Lead (Procurement)
Builds
Contract manufacturing services for finished goods, sub-assemblies, and specialized components
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Contract Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, supplier relationship management, market analysis, risk assessment, contract lifecycle management, supplier performance management, cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, GMP), SAP Ariba, advanced Excel
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering, experience in medical device industry, travel readiness
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global procurement strategies for external manufacturing categories; Lead complex negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and SLAs; Conduct market analysis and risk assessments; Establish and maintain relationships with external manufacturing partners; Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations; Drive supplier performance management and KPI tracking; Manage contract lifecycle for compliance; Lead strategic projects for supplier consolidation and supply chain resiliency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC