Lead business stakeholder engagement with NPD and R&D teams to drive supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification across categories including: Instruments, cases/trays, electrical components, plastics, metals, chemicals, packaging, external manufacturing, biologics, and select services
Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously across businesses, categories, and geographies
Ensure compliance with franchise Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including approval of all associated documentation
Partner with category procurement teams and R&D leadership to identify unmet needs and execute sourcing strategies aligned to the franchise technology roadmap
Lead complex supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable commercial terms while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
Transition stabilized products, suppliers, and contracts to base business and category teams
Lead SOURCE due diligence and provide transaction support for business development activities, including product supply, distribution, and acquisitions
Drive early supplier engagement during product development to optimize cost, quality, innovation, and supply reliability
Identify and develop strategic supplier capabilities to support future technology and innovation needs

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, business, or supply chain management within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics preferred)
Proven experience negotiating procurement agreements in partnership with Legal
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, sharing knowledge and providing clear project updates (NPD experience preferred)
Strong project management and execution skills; PMP or FPX certification preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%)
PREFERRED Experience in medical device or healthcare industry
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s)
Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Knowledge of ERP/SAP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
Experience applying process excellence and Six Sigma methodologies

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time
40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Manager – New Product Development Sourcing

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