Global Procurement Excellence Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct comprehensive procurement initiatives from initial concept to final execution, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, and budget compliance.

• Convert business objectives into procurement strategies and project plans that align with the company's priorities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders from Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT.

• Create and implement the procurement technology roadmap.

• Establish and document requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows.

• Act as a communication conduit across departments and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

• Collect and consolidate business requirements for selecting tools, redesigning processes, and enhancing capabilities.

• Illustrate current and future-state procurement workflows.

• Ensure all initiatives adhere to medical device regulatory standards and company policies.

• Set KPIs and success metrics, monitor progress, and report results to executive leadership.

• Map value streams involving people, processes, and tools to address business user stories.

• Support the development of procedures, training, and the implementation of IT and analytics tools.

• Convert complex data into insights and strategies for improving business performance, supplier collaboration, and procurement excellence.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and strategic sourcing enhancements through data analysis.

• Define master data components, governance structures, and measurable performance indicators.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles.

• Ideally, experience within the medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing sectors.

• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional, high-visibility initiatives.

• In-depth understanding of sourcing systems, digital procurement platforms, and technology enablement.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, and MS Project.

• Proficiency in synthesizing complex data into actionable strategies and decisions using ERP, SAP, Ariba, and Excel.

• 3+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a data-related role, preferably within procurement or supply chain.

• Knowledge of FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards pertinent to medical device manufacturing.

• Experience with ERP and procurement systems like SAP, Coupa, and Ariba.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proven expertise in Power BI, including Power Query and data modeling.

• Proficient in master data management and governance within the supply chain.

• Training in Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of employment without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

• An MBA or PMP certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable incentive pay, if eligible.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.

• Health Savings Accounts.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care & Dependent Care.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Voluntary benefits options.

• Paid absences.

• Retirement benefits.

• Relocation assistance may be provided.

• Remote work arrangements available.