Procurement Manager

Shoulder Innovations • Grand Rapids, MI

14d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Shoulder Innovations is a growing, publicly traded medical device company seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to help shape processes, establish best practices, and strengthen the procurement function as the company grows. The role calls for a collaborative, cross-functional approach, openness to learning other areas of the business, and the ability to build strong relationships with team members and suppliers in a virtual, nationwide environment. The Procurement Manager reports directly to the Senior Director of Supply Chain and supervises three Supply Chain Analysts.

Requirements

• At least five years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, including a minimum of two years of established leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of procurement, sourcing, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• Thorough applied knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and supplier controls in a regulated environment.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and business reporting tools.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to use knowledge and expertise to build and improve programs and constructively challenge existing practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Directly related experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven proficiency in demand planning systems, ideally NetSuite and/or Netstock.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing team by establishing priorities, goals, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement by managing purchasing priorities, monitoring open orders and critical deliveries, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, contracts, service agreements, and commercial terms; and monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, service, responsiveness, and cost.
• Partner cross-functionally to strengthen supplier performance and reduce risk, support supplier qualifications and corrective actions, resolve supplier issues, and develop diversification and contingency strategies.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality system requirements, and applicable FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee purchasing procedures, approvals, budgets, records, audits, and change management related to suppliers, materials, and services.
• Manage inventory and procurement to ensure material availability, support production and product launches, and improve inventory turns and supply chain efficiency.
• Track and analyze procurement, inventory, supplier, and spending metrics to identify cost savings, monitor budgets, and manage risk.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain through Lean practices, best practices, and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed