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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, with a focus on developing and executing category strategies that enhance supply chain resiliency and drive cost reductions. Proven ability to lead global teams, influence stakeholders, and establish strategic supplier relationships in a regulated environment.
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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation and ContractingFinancial Acumen
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesSupplier Performance ImprovementRisk ManagementContract NegotiationMarket Intelligence AnalysisSupplier Quality AgreementsDual SourcingProduct Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipTalent ManagementStakeholder InfluenceTeam DevelopmentResults-Oriented Approach
Industry Keywords
SterilizationSupply ChainProcurementRegulated EnvironmentGlobal ProgramsCross-Functional InitiativesContinuous ImprovementSustainabilityEthical SourcingTotal Cost of Ownership
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a global team of category management professionals and subject matter experts
- Manage multiple areas of direct and indirect spend within the global Sterilization portfolio
- Develop and execute category strategies that strengthen supply chain resiliency, reduce costs, improve productivity, and maintain or improve quality and supplier service levels
- Partner with stakeholders across procurement, sterilization services, supplier quality, engineering, operations, finance, legal, compliance, R&D, business development, and senior leadership
- Develop enterprise-wide category strategies aligned with business objectives
- Develop and execute global category plans covering cost reduction, new product development, supply base optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk management, and strategic sourcing
- Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, cost analysis, make-versus-buy analysis, contract negotiations, and agreements with high-impact suppliers
- Establish strategic supplier relationships and lead supplier performance through scorecard reviews, executive business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Champion supplier-enabled innovation in sterilization technologies
- Develop and execute supply risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, IP acquisition, market and supplier financial assessments, sustainability, environmental considerations, and ethical sourcing
- Partner with Finance on total cost of ownership strategies and annual cost standards
- Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and technology trends to identify opportunities and manage risk
- Lead critical global programs and cross-functional initiatives
- Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing global team
- Establish processes and best practices for a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field
- Prior experience within sterilization or a related regulated environment preferred
- Strong leadership and talent management skills
- Ability to develop high-performing teams
- Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and geographies
- Experience with strategic sourcing and category management practices
- Strong negotiation and commercial contracting experience, including supply and quality agreements (QAA)
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Track record of delivering measurable value and productivity improvements
- Ability to build strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives across virtual, global, and regional teams
- Strategic, hands-on, and results-oriented approach
- Ability to operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy
- Ability to travel 40%
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work flexibility
- Annual salary
- Equal employment opportunity protections
- Pay discussion and disclosure protections
- Travel allowance or reimbursement not explicitly stated