Senior Manager, Sourcing - Sterilization

Das ist der Job

Lead overall category direction and ensure effective strategy development and execution for the category portfolio.

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ph3Position Summary: /h3 pThis role will provide leadership and management to a team of category management professionals and subject matter experts based across different geographies (globally).

Where not aligned, they will engage the right cross‑functional teams to generate a communications plan to influence decision‑making. /p pLead the development and implementation of enterprise‑wide strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives. /p ul liDrive year‑over‑year productivity improvements and cost savings while maintaining or enhancing quality, compliance, and service levels. /li liCollaborate with Global Sterilisation Services, Engineering and Finance to enhance processes and governance frameworks that clearly demonstrate the long‑term strategic and financial value of indirect procurement initiatives. /li liEstablish and maintain contractual and business relationships with the senior management of key suppliers. /li liChampion supplier‑enabled innovation in sterilisation technologies and support sustainability and regulatory compliance goals. /li liLead critical program initiatives. /li liFormulate and implement processes to build a best‑in‑class strategic sourcing organisation. /li liLead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make vs. buy analyses as required. /li liAdvise others on selection/cost analysis. /li liAlign on strategic investments for new technologies or capabilities externally at suppliers and internally with RD or Business Development teams. /li liNegotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements. /li liDrive negotiation with large‑scale, high‑impact suppliers. /li liDevelop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses. /li liMobilise teams to deploy risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, IP acquisition, market assessments, suppliers' financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc. /li liPartner with finance to drive total cost of ownership strategies and react to changing market conditions.

Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers. /li liUtilise market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes. /li liEnsure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets. /li liOrganise and lead scorecard review meetings and executive business reviews. /li /ul h3What you will need: /h3 ul li8-10 years of sourcing / procurement supply chain experience, preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environments. /li liBachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations or equivalent. /li liPrior experience within sterilisation is preferred. /li liStrategic thinker – understands the details but can operate at a higher level. /li liStrong leadership interpersonal skills with the ability to engage influence senior stakeholders. /li liStrong leadership and talent management skills. /li liExperience with world‑class strategic sourcing category management practices. /li liStrong negotiation skills, negotiating and implementing commercial contracts to include supply and quality agreements (QAA). /li liStrong written verbal communication skills across all levels. /li liAbility to multi‑task and coordinate initiatives with a virtual, global/regional team. /li liPersuasive ‘change agent’ capable of challenging conventional wisdom. /li liTrack record of success in capturing value and driving spend to preferred suppliers. /li liDemonstrated ability to manage and improve vendor performance. /li liHands‑on mentality. /li liAbility to align with peers / stakeholders and build and maintain strong networks. /li liMust be willing to work in a results‑based, fast‑paced environment, with minimal supervision. /li liTravel: 30-40% /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr Overall responsibility for multiple areas of spend (direct and indirect categories) within the global portfolio of Sterilisation in Procurement, reporting the VP, Procurement Global Category Management.

Responsible for achieving supply chain resiliency strategy development, cost reductions and year‑over‑year productivity improvements in the total cost of goods and services procured while maintaining or improving product quality and vendor service levels.

Liaises with key stakeholders in member organisations and in corporate functions to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans. /p h3What you will do: /h3 pProvide leadership of category strategy activities for Sterilisation for a significant portion of global category spend.

Develop a succession plan and onboard the talent needed to build a strong organisation.

Partner and coordinate with Divisional Procurement, Supplier Quality, Global Engineering, Advanced Operations, Materials Management, Operations, Senior Leadership, Legal, and Compliance. /p pObtain the best Quality, Service, and Value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.

Responsibility for leading cross‑functional efforts to develop and implement Global Category Plans that include cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base and optimisation and rationalisation, quality improvement, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and may include responsibility for cross‑divisional, group‑wide, and/or global strategies and initiatives.

Resident expert in strategic sourcing and procurement practices and serves as a mentor to others. Engagement at all levels within the organisation to drive change engagement and ensure the actions and decisions are aligned to the broader category strategy.