Global Category Manager – Procurement | Medical Devices | Guaynabo, PR | Onsite

🌍 Global Category Manager – Procurement

📍 Location: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico (Metro Office Park, on-site 4 days/week)
🏭 Industry: Medical Devices / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (10–15 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Not available
💰 Compensation: Competitive base salary + full benefits
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

A global leader in medical technology is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager – Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse global network of 87 manufacturing sites.

Reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, this role will define and execute a global category strategy encompassing procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization initiatives. You’ll partner with cross-functional and multicultural teams, driving measurable results in cost efficiency, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

This is a high-visibility position offering the opportunity to influence sourcing strategy at a global scale while supporting the mission of advancing healthcare innovation worldwide.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead global category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.

• Collaborate with global procurement leaders under a hub-and-spoke model to set category direction and drive consistency across regions.

• Monitor key spending trends, market drivers, and supply chain risks to proactively adjust strategies.

• Lead strategic sourcing efforts to minimize cost, ensure supply continuity, and enhance product quality.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Identify, qualify, and manage a global supplier base, ensuring performance against KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and service.

• Lead complex negotiations and develop contracts for standard and specialized goods/services in collaboration with legal teams.

• Conduct supplier evaluations, site audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen vendor performance.

• Drive supplier business reviews to promote continuous improvement and partnership excellence.

Operational Excellence

• Apply Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement principles to streamline procurement processes.

• Partner with business units and R&D leaders to integrate category strategies and optimize total cost of ownership.

• Leverage technology and analytics to forecast demand, evaluate cost drivers, and support long-term sourcing decisions.

• Ensure strict adherence to corporate ethics, compliance, and fiduciary standards across procurement operations.

🎓 Education & Experience

Required

✅ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
✅ 6–8+ years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
✅ Strong background in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and market intelligence.
✅ Proficiency with Ariba, ERP systems, and advanced Excel or analytical tools.
✅ Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
✅ Bilingual (English & Spanish).

Preferred

⭐ Experience managing procurement in plastic components, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries.
⭐ Proven ability to develop category strategies using structured 5-step or 7-step strategic sourcing frameworks.
⭐ Background in multi-site, global operations management (supporting 50+ facilities).
⭐ Demonstrated success in forecasting, cost modeling, and supplier relationship management.

💡 Core Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a data-driven approach.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Proven ability to operate in global, multicultural environments.

• Excellent project management, forecasting, and reporting skills.

• Resilient, adaptable, and results-focused leader.

🧩 Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to lead at the intersection of strategic sourcing and innovation, with real impact on a company that touches millions of lives through advanced medical technologies.

You’ll join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while offering support for professional growth and global exposure.

✨ Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• Experience: 10–15 years in category management or strategic sourcing

• Industry Background: Medical Devices, Plastics, or Pharmaceuticals

• Languages: English & Spanish (bilingual proficiency)

• Tools: Ariba | ERP Systems | Advanced Excel

• Leadership: Experience managing suppliers and stakeholders across multiple countries

• Travel: Occasional

🌐 Ready to lead global procurement strategy for a mission-driven organization?
Apply your category management expertise and make a global impact by driving value, sustainability, and innovation across the supply chain.

Senior Supply Chain Manager | Medical Devices | $150K–$160K | Sumter, SC

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: Sumter, South Carolina (Onsite – Manufacturing Facility)
Industry: Medical Technology / Medical Devices
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Travel: Up to 25%
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Security Clearance: Not Required
Relocation Assistance: Possible for the right candidate
Compensation: $150,000–$160,000 base salary + full benefits
Bonus Eligible: No
Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Overview:

This role is a strategic and hands-on leadership opportunity within a leading global medical technology manufacturer. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for a high-volume manufacturing plant, overseeing planning, purchasing, sterilization, product flow, shipping, and master data governance. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with corporate, regional, and site-based stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Lead procurement of raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and capital equipment.

• Direct issuance of purchase orders and lead resolution of non-conforming materials with supplier quality teams.

• Collaborate with One Company Procurement (OCP) for corporate sourcing compliance and improvements.

Planning & Scheduling

• Align with global supply chain teams to balance plant efficiency with customer demand.

• Evaluate master production schedules and global demand for molded components.

• Drive production plan adjustments and support mitigation strategies for material shortages.

Master Data Management

• Oversee materials control documentation, ISO/QSR/SOX compliance, and ERP data governance.

• Lead process improvement initiatives in SAP and Apriso systems.

Sterilization Operations

• Oversee the operation and optimization of the on-site Gamma sterilizer – the plant’s bottleneck process.

• Liaise with microbiology, corporate sterilization, and assurance teams for SOP alignment and continuous improvement.

Shipping & Logistics

• Ensure talent and processes are in place to support outbound product flow to distribution centers and partner plants.

Leadership of Supply Chain Teams

• Directly manage 3 supply chain managers overseeing inbound, outbound, and planning functions.

• Represent the plant in divisional Integrated Reconciliation Meetings and strategic planning forums.

• Lead strategic initiatives including manufacturing transfers, make vs. buy analysis, and business continuity planning.

Reporting & Strategic Collaboration

• Prepare and analyze capacity reports, forecast alignment, and budget planning documents.

• Coordinate with finance, CI leadership, and marketing to ensure aligned business performance.

• Coach and develop a team of exempt supply chain professionals in line with corporate strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment

• Strong background in planning, procurement, supplier performance management, and logistics

• Proficiency in SAP and Apriso systems

• Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing cross-functional projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of total experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations

• Prior experience managing supply chain disruptions (e.g., raw material delays, port congestion)

• Background in strategic supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and demand forecasting

• Familiarity with ISO, QSR, and SOX compliance requirements

• Continuous Improvement (CI) and transformation experience, including digitalization

Work Environment:

• This is an on-site leadership role based in a non-smoking, regulated manufacturing environment.

• Steel toe, non-slip footwear is required in production areas.

• Jewelry, false eyelashes, press-on nails, and visible dermals are prohibited in production zones for safety and compliance.

Why Join?

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that supports career growth and development

• Play a key role in ensuring medical products reach global customers safely and efficiently

• Join a company with a strong reputation for ethical operations, innovation, and global impact

• Contribute to critical healthcare solutions and operational excellence at a global scale

Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing & Supply Chain | San Diego, CA | $108K–$163K

🌟 Exciting Opportunity: Procurement Specialist
📍 Location: San Diego, California, United States
🏢 Office-based (not a remote role)
💼 Industry: Manufacturing & Production | Category: Supply Chain & Materials Management
💰 Base Salary: $108,834 – $163,252
📈 Employment Type: Full-time | Mid-Senior Level
🎓 Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
🧳 Travel: Occasional

🚀 Make a Global Impact in Supply Chain

Join a high-performing team as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll directly influence supplier performance and ensure the seamless availability of materials to worldwide production locations. This dynamic role combines strategy and execution — from negotiating contracts to resolving critical supply chain issues — all in a fast-paced environment driven by innovation and customer satisfaction.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage day-to-day and strategic supplier relationships across the forging and machining supply chain.

• Lead purchase order processes, demand forecasting, contract negotiations, and risk mitigation.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including sourcing, planning, engineering, and quality.

• Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, delivery, and quality.

• Actively participate in supply chain transformation projects from inception to execution.

• Support global procurement objectives while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

✅ What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of purchasing experience
  or
  Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Strong background with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Fluent in professional Business English, written and verbal.

Preferred:

• Supply Chain certification (e.g., ASCM, APICS, ISM, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Blackbelt or Greenbelt preferred).

• Experience with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling and cost reduction strategies.

• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder influencing skills.

• Membership in professional procurement associations a plus.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with room for growth

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Dynamic, collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Impactful projects with global reach

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, precision, and operational excellence.

Systems Analyst - ERP Optimization | IQMS, DELMIAworks | Boyertown, PA - $71,000 - $80,000 (outside of this range will be considered)

Job Title: Systems Analyst

Location: Boyertown, PA (Hybrid)
Experience Level: Mid-senior
Experience Required: 5+ years
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: Packaging and Containers
Compensation: $71,000 - $80,000
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Job Summary

The Systems Analyst will lead the optimization and expansion of IQMS ERP (DELMIAworks) and related applications, driving operational scalability and addressing new business requirements. The role demands a deep understanding of ERP systems, particularly IQMS, with a focus on manufacturing, planning, purchasing, finance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize ERP systems to support business needs.

• Develop and maintain Crystal Reports to fulfill reporting requirements.

• Troubleshoot system issues, ensure data integrity, and provide technical support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements.

• Lead ERP module implementation and enhancement projects for manufacturing, finance, and supply chain operations.

• Conduct system testing for releases and upgrades, and document processes for compliance.

• Deliver user training for technical and non-technical staff.

• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure and vendors to ensure ERP system reliability in a 24x7 environment.

• Align ERP capabilities with business strategies to enhance reporting and operational efficiency.

• Evaluate and implement supporting systems, including Business Intelligence tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• 3+ years of experience with IQMS (DELMIAworks) and Crystal Reports.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, including configuration and reporting.

• Expertise in SQL and Crystal Report development.

• Proven experience in ERP implementation across multi-site manufacturing operations.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the plastics manufacturing industry.

• Familiarity with additional ERP systems and reporting tools.

• Experience with IT integration for acquisitions and multi-ERP environments.

• Background in implementing quality management systems.

This version ensures clarity, emphasizes essential skills and qualifications, and removes unnecessary details, making it highly targeted for candidates.

Service Team Leader - Midland, TX - $80,000 - $90,000

Service Team Leader

Midland, TX

$80,000 - $90,000

Job Description

We provide energy solutions so communities can thrive, and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat, and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.

We are immediately hiring a Service Team Leader in our Service Center in Midland, TX - a role that will help us to power progress for our customers.

Why Us? Here are some of the benefits and rewards. 

·        Competitive compensation package  

·        Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance 

·        No cost medical plan option available  

·        Paid training programs 

·        Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement  

·        Safety-focused culture  

What you will do:  

·        You will be based in our Midland, TX service Center reporting to the Service Center Manager. Years of experience managing a team of 10+ technical employee, provide functional and technical support to the team in coordinating all activities within the assigned region 

·        Manage a diverse team of multi-skilled technicians and rigorously adhere to safety practices and quality standards

·        Ensure that facilities and work areas are safe, clean, and fully operational, handle purchase order of parts and service order execution 

·        Provide effective and timely support to customers and service center team, schedule and coordinate the appropriate and timely deployment of fleet and staff for daily activities and project work

·        Responsible for the maintenance of Electronic Daily Timesheets, drives adherence to business practices and cost controls to ensure profitability, coordinate the timely maintenance, availability, and reliability of fleet for deployment and resolves fleet discrepancies  for inventory accuracy and cycle counts

·        Assist with Equipment allocation and assist all stakeholders involved in the process, provision of reporting and analysis for Service Center Manager

·        Personally champion and ensure effective adherence to company policies and procedures, able to travel 20 to 30% yearly and be on call 

We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience: 

·        Minimum of an Associate’s degree or relevant years of experience preferably in the Power generation and HVAC industry 

·        Proficiency in MS Office and prior experience with an ERP system

·        Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, customer service and Leadership skills

·        Strong organizational skills and Skilled at multi-tasking with flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and shifting priorities

·        Management experience in a diverse and technical environment required 

To Apply Please Complete the Form Below

Service Team Leader - Midland, TX - $80,000 - $90,000

Service Team Leader

Midland, TX

$80,000 - $90,000

Job Description

We provide energy solutions so communities can thrive, and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat, and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.

We are immediately hiring a Service Team Leader in our Service Center in Midland, TX - a role that will help us to power progress for our customers.

Why Us? Here are some of the benefits and rewards. 

·        Competitive compensation package  

·        Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance 

·        No cost medical plan option available  

·        Paid training programs 

·        Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement  

·        Safety-focused culture  

What you will do:  

·        You will be based in our Midland, TX service Center reporting to the Service Center Manager. Years of experience managing a team of 10+ technical employee, provide functional and technical support to the team in coordinating all activities within the assigned region 

·        Manage a diverse team of multi-skilled technicians and rigorously adhere to safety practices and quality standards

·        Ensure that facilities and work areas are safe, clean, and fully operational, handle purchase order of parts and service order execution 

·        Provide effective and timely support to customers and service center team, schedule and coordinate the appropriate and timely deployment of fleet and staff for daily activities and project work

·        Responsible for the maintenance of Electronic Daily Timesheets, drives adherence to business practices and cost controls to ensure profitability, coordinate the timely maintenance, availability, and reliability of fleet for deployment and resolves fleet discrepancies  for inventory accuracy and cycle counts

·        Assist with Equipment allocation and assist all stakeholders involved in the process, provision of reporting and analysis for Service Center Manager

·        Personally champion and ensure effective adherence to company policies and procedures, able to travel 20 to 30% yearly and be on call 

We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience: 

·        Minimum of an Associate’s degree or relevant years of experience preferably in the Power generation and HVAC industry 

·        Proficiency in MS Office and prior experience with an ERP system

·        Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, customer service and Leadership skills

·        Strong organizational skills and Skilled at multi-tasking with flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and shifting priorities

·        Management experience in a diverse and technical environment required 

Senior Applications Programmer/Analyst - USA, Houston TX - $91,000 - $115,000

Senior Applications Programmer/Analyst

USA, Houston TX

$91,000 - $115,000

Job Description

·        This position is a Senior Application Programmer Analyst position for the ISD ERP and Business Systems department.

·        The position is responsible for providing IT application programming support for the Workday HCM system.

·        The candidate must have knowledge of Workday integration tools such as EIB, Document Transformation, and Workday Studio along with familiarity of Oxygen.

·        Must have previous experience in developing and supporting Workday integrations.

·        Knowledge of web services and creating API calls is a must

·        Additional programming experience in other programming languages such as SQL, C#, .NET, or Java would be a plus.

·        Testing of integrations will be required.

·        Ability to create business requirements a plus

·        On-call required.

Qualifications

·        Bachelors degree or four (4) years of industry experience in lieu of degree

·        Licenses/Certifications: Workday Certification is a plus

·        5+ years of Hands on Experience in designing, developing, testing, maintaining and supporting related security.

·        Strong experience with web service integrations (SOAP, WSDL, REST API, XML and XSLT).

·        Advanced computer skills required; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, macros).

·        Demonstrates broad technical knowledge and strong problem solving abilities

·        Good planning, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

·        Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

·        This position is a Senior Application Programmer Analyst position for the IT ERP and Business Systems department.

·        The position is responsible for providing IT application programming support for the Workday system (i.e. HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruitment & Talent)

·        The candidate must have knowledge of Workday integration tools such as EIB, Document Transformation, and Workday Studio along with familiarity of Oxygen.

·        Must have previous experience in developing and supporting Workday integrations.

·        Knowledge of web services and creating API calls is a must

·        Additional programming experience in other programming languages such as SQL, C#, .NET, or Java would be a plus.

·        Ability to create business requirements a plus

·        Conducts meetings.

·        Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

·        This position is a Senior Application Programmer Analyst position for the ISD ERP and Business Systems department.

·        The position is responsible for providing IT application programming support for the Workday HCM system.

·        The candidate must have knowledge of Workday integration tools such as EIB, Document Transformation, and Workday Studio along with familiarity of Oxygen.

·        Must have previous experience in developing and supporting Workday integrations.

·        Knowledge of web services and creating API calls is a must

·        Additional programming experience in other programming languages such as SQL, C#, .NET, or Java would be a plus.

·        Testing of integrations will be required.

·        Ability to create business requirements a plus

·        On-call required.

Production Planner / Buyer - USA, Dayton NJ - $63,750 - $85,000

Production Planner / Buyer

USA, Dayton NJ

$63,750 - $85,000

Job Description

The Production Planner role reports to the Administrative Manager, but takes direction from all leadership functions, operations, admin, etc.  This role schedules manufacturing equipment and raw materials to efficiently meet customer demand. The position is responsible for scheduling jobs to minimize downtime, effectively utilizing equipment and to ensuring on-time delivery. This position has indirect contact with customers to ensure our company is providing excellent service and support.

What you'll be doing:

·        Responsible for individual and team Safety participation, awareness, training, and ergonomic practices

·        Develop production schedules to meet Customer requirements while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventory.

·        Lead daily production schedule meeting to understand plant performance and customer needs to better plan production and raw materials

·        Work directly with suppliers to maximize the plant’s supply chain success through forecasting and effective communication.

·        The Planner role has full raw material purchasing responsibilities with annual spend of roughly $39MM.  Purchases of other items as needed, for example, shipping supplies, pallets, sleeves, stretch wrap etc.

·        Analyze and manage overall plant supply chain and develop strategies to meet goals. Work with production, shipping, and other staff to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.

·        Assist in determination of material obsolescence and in purging obsolete inventory from the system.

·        Perform daily, weekly, monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.  Lead year-end inventory count process.

·        Work with plant leadership and customers to address quality and service issues. Implement required counter measures.

·        Support the receipt entry of raw material, services and supplies. (Back-up)

·        This role is a critical member of the SPS/(TPM) Supply Chain Pillar which actively seeks to lean out all processes and reduce waste.

·        Maintain strict controls for accounting and financial excellence. Support month end close and all internal/external audit efforts.

·        Perform weekly audits as scheduled

This position is located in Dayton, NJ, in our Rigid Paper and Closures Division.

5 Stults Rd, Dayton, NJ.

We'd love to hear from you if:

·        4-year degree preferred – 5+ years of manufacturing experience can substitute

·        Oracle preferred; ERP experience required

·        Participate in and develop skillsets necessary for continuous improvement initiatives

·        The person in this position will be flexible, have a positive attitude, self-motivated and have strong attention to detail

Company Culture & Perks

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, we have been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the company wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the ground-breaking work accomplished by our people.