🌍 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.