Global Category Leader - Machining, Plastics, and Sutures
Core
Develop and execute multiyear global sourcing strategies for machining, plastics, and sutures to support innovative medical technologies.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement category leader
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier networks, and cost/supply resilience for medical device manufacturing
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Strategic Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing strategies)
Required skills
Strategic procurement, global sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cost reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, should cost modeling, value engineering, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, regulated environment experience, SAP/Ariba proficiency, additional languages
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop global category strategies, lead RFx events and supplier negotiations, drive cost and supply resilience initiatives, manage supplier segmentation and performance, support new product introductions, lead and coach a global team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership