With a passion for life Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it. Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic supplier relationships by establishing long-term partnerships, negotiating high-value contracts, and driving supplier performance to align with corporate goals.
- Establish and lead strategic sourcing initiatives for CVS, partnering with broader ACT community when economies of scale may be leveraged.
- Partner with Supply Chain Leader to establish supplier cost savings targets, managing the team to achieve savings.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations, identifying and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, cost savings, and supplier collaboration.
- Oversee compliance and governance by developing procurement policies and ensuring adherence to internal quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Direct vendor management strategy, including maintaining the Approved Supplier List (ASL), leading comprehensive vendor evaluations, and conducting high-impact supplier audits and site visits.
- Manage end-to-end supply chain readiness, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and purchased finished goods to support uninterrupted production and customer satisfaction.
- Own and optimize the procurement budget, aligning spend with business objectives and identifying cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or service.
- Manage supplier tooling repair, replacement budgets
- Manage CMO/CDMO contract and suppliers
- Develop and track procurement KPIs, using data-driven insights to support plant performance, operational excellence, and strategic sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, planning, and project teams to seamlessly integrate new product introductions and ensure procurement readiness.
- Mitigate supply risk by proactively managing material flow, inventory levels, and contingency planning to prevent production disruptions.
- Manage Procurement team ensuring high performance, accountability, inclusivity, and cost-savings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business management or other related field and/or combination of education and related experience required (or equivalent). Master's degree in business is preferred. APICS or ISM certification is preferred. A minimum of 8 or more years' experience in materials management, production planning, purchasing or other related activities is required. Experience in a regulated industry (GMP's and ISO 9000) is preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proven leadership in managing complex inventory systems including Kanban, VMI, and consignment programs at scale
- Demonstrated strategic sourcing initiative identification and achieved success.
- Advanced negotiation skills with demonstrated success in high-stakes supplier agreements involving legal, financial, and executive stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in procurement strategy, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain optimization.
- Strong team leadership and mentoring experience, with a track record of developing high-performing procurement teams.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment, organizational agility, and the ability to manage ambiguity and change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience resolving complex procurement and supply chain challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives across multiple sites and functions in a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in MRP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
- Strong financial acumen with financial modeling and data analysis experience
Salary range: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 #LI-LG1 About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries. Benefits at Getinge: At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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