Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Supply Strategy - Electronics and Mechanical

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Denver, CO

4d • Remote

About The Position

As the
Senior Manager, Global Sourcing and Supply Strategy for Medical Device CMOs, Electronics and Mechanicals, you’ll play a key role shaping global procurement strategies for a highly respected, innovation‑driven medical device organization. This position is responsible for the development of supplier relationships to support strategic supplier programs, while driving supplier performance, ensuring cost‑reduction initiatives, and maintaining supply continuity to meet critical business objectives. As a key partner to cross‑functional teams, you’ll drive sourcing strategy for both new product initiatives and established product lines—specifically focusing on complex medical‑grade device components and critical materials that directly impact product performance and patient outcomes. You’ll lead supplier selection, performance management, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations while building strong, ethical partnerships with world‑class component manufacturers. In this role, you’ll coach and develop a high‑performing team, champion continuous improvement, and influence decision‑making across the business to optimize quality, value, and long‑term operational success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Accounting or related based degree) or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Eight to ten (8-10) years’ of diversified procurement and operational experience in business, technical, and managerial functions.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications (SAP, Power BI, Ariba, etc) and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Highly self-motivated team player who can work effectively with management, business unit personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Proven lleadership skills with the demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Effective project management skills.
• Experience in planning and executing processes.
• Solid negotiation skills and Contract management.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills and the demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• APICS and/or CPSM certification or willingness to work towards same.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s in Engineering desired.
• Knowledge of internal TerumoBCT organizations, structure, and key players preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of global category strategies to support portfolio (current and/or future) based on knowledge of global markets, suppliers, and competitive landscape.
• Coaches’ direct reports and/or provides direction to team using general policies and management guidance related to the tasks and projects.
• Ensure that all direct reports within the function set and meet targets that support near and long-term business objectives. Ensure that all team members have priorities that are clear, realistic, and manageable.
• NPI: Lead decision making process for supplier selection related to New Product Initiatives and work with I&D, SQE and suppliers to define specifications.
• SPO: Identify and propose alternate materials/sources to I&D and Operations during the product life cycle for improving value and mitigating risk.
• Review supplier performance reports consistent with agreed requirements and conduct scorecard and regular business reviews to ensure alignment with quality, service, and delivery objectives and drive continuous performance improvements.
• Measure quality of procurement performance through metrics and feedback from constituent customer groups. Develop, maintain, promote, and distribute key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure optimal partnerships that facilitate sustainable performance levels with suppliers through both formal programs and informal meetings.
• Eliminate barriers and resolve escalated procurement issues. Assertively champion a culture of continuous improvement within the Procurement department.
• Act as an active member of the cross-divisional Terumo Corporate (TC) Procurement Committee, investigate, negotiate and approve all contracts for major materials used across TC companies.
• Develop strong, ethical relationships with World Class suppliers and ensure that activities surrounding dealing with suppliers are conducted under the auspices of good business practices and consistent with the Terumo Code of Ethics.
• Perform ad-hoc operational activities – Perform ad-hoc, exceptional/unique or high visibility, BA/BU-specific operational activities when needed due to requirements, or capacity.

Benefits

• At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.
• Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.
• To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.
• For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees