Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, will lead sourcing strategy and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Endoscopy Division’s SSS Business Unit. This role requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution in a highly matrixed global environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Finance to drive supplier capabilities, support New Product Development (NPD) programs, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Sourcing & Portfolio Management

Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for assigned categories and programs for supporting the SSS BU.Align supplier capabilities to short- and long-term business needs, including cost reduction, innovation and growth initiatives.Partner with divisional finance and operations to support budgeting, cost tracking, and long-range planning.Develop supplier strategies that deliver best-in-class cost, quality, service, and risk performance.

New Product Development (NPD) Engagement

Serve as the sourcing lead on cross-functional NPD project teams, driving early supplier engagement and development alignment.Support design-for-cost and design-for-manufacturing initiatives by influencing supplier selection and negotiating favorable commercial terms early in the product lifecycle.Ensure sourcing timelines, risk mitigation, and launch readiness are integrated into project plans and achieved.

Supplier Engagement & Performance

Manage relationships with key suppliers; serve as the escalation point for critical issues impacting supply continuity or performance.Drive supplier performance management processes and continuous improvement programs.Identify and close capability or performance gaps to ensure supplier alignment with business strategy.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

Build financial models and business cases to support sourcing recommendations, supplier negotiations, and capital investment decisions.Drive ROI-focused sourcing initiatives that align with divisional growth and profitability objectives.Collaborate with finance and business unit leaders to develop and maintain sourcing-driven financial plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration in a Matrixed Environment

Operate effectively within a complex matrix organization, aligning stakeholders across Global Procurement, R&D, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory.Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and harmonize efforts across geographies and functions.Partner with global colleagues to leverage enterprise agreements and drive consistency in supplier engagement.

Negotiation & Risk Management

Lead complex contract negotiations and manage escalations with a long-term view of business impact and leverage.Evaluate and communicate sourcing risks; implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with functional teams.Influence internal stakeholders to drive alignment, remove roadblocks, and support strategic sourcing goals.

What You Need:

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development.Strong experience working in or with matrixed global organizations.Proven track record supporting NPD programs and aligning suppliers with innovation pipelines.Familiarity with medical device, healthcare, or other regulated industries strongly preferred.Excellent negotiation, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Travel Percentage: 10%

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