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.

Principal, Supply Chain Program Management | Aerospace & Defense | Fort Wayne, IN | $130K–$150K

Job Title: Principal, Supply Chain Program Management
Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Category: Supply Chain / Materials Management
Seniority Level: Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Remote/Onsite: Onsite (office space provided)
Travel Required: Periodic (mainly domestic)
Visa Candidates Considered: No
Security Clearance Required: No (Secret preferred)
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Compensation:

• Base Salary: $130,000 – $150,000

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission Compensation: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Interview Travel Reimbursed: No

• Benefits: Full benefits package included

Role Summary:

A leadership opportunity to join a leading aerospace and defense organization as a Principal Supply Chain Program Manager within the Space Systems division. This role focuses on the capture and execution of advanced space programs, emphasizing innovative satellite and mission solutions. The successful candidate will manage program execution across supply chain, engineering, and operations to ensure strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead program supply chain execution across cross-functional teams (Engineering, Program Management, Operations).

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with commodity goals and cost optimization.

• Oversee supplier relationships, performance, and technical deliverables to meet program milestones.

• Analyze supplier capacity/capability, mitigate risks, and ensure material flow for inventory optimization.

• Support DFx practices (design for manufacturability, assembly, test, etc.).

• Drive supply chain process improvements and metric tracking tailored to space programs.

• Serve as a key interface with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, contributing to both tactical delivery and strategic growth.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred).

• In lieu of degree, 16+ years of relevant experience considered.

• Experience:

• Minimum 10–12 years in supply chain, procurement, or program management roles.

• Expertise in managing supplier relationships and leading high-stakes space/aerospace programs.

• Skills:

• Deep experience in FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement contract types.

• Budget and forecasting experience as a Cost Account Manager.

• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Preferred:

• Secret clearance or eligibility.

• Background in ISR space programs or defense contracting.

• Familiarity with risk management tools and long-lead supply chain planning.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of responsive space technologies.

• Join a culture grounded in inclusion, ethical standards, and mission-driven innovation.

• Benefit from a comprehensive package including health, retirement, and professional development support.

• Work in a high-impact, technically advanced environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Associate Manager, Procurement – Media Services | $106K–$150K | Onsite in Piscataway, NJ

Associate Manager, Procurement Media Services

📍 Location: Piscataway, NJ (Onsite, occasional travel)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time | Associate Level
💵 Salary Range: $106,400 – $150,000 (USD)
👤 Vacancies: 1
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving innovation and making an impact through strategic procurement? As the Media Services Procurement Associate Manager, you’ll help shape and execute sourcing strategies for over $800MM in media initiatives across North America.

This role offers the opportunity to influence supplier relationships, optimize media investments, and deliver meaningful value across marketing, media, and advertising categories. You’ll join a procurement team that champions innovation, enables growth, and leverages advanced technologies to fuel long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting processes across media, e-commerce, retail media, influencer, advertising production, and agency operations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement innovative media sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for growth, savings, and efficiency.

• Conduct market analysis, supplier segmentation, and spend analytics to inform strategic decisions and deliver KPIs.

• Foster supplier diversity and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies while leading RFI/RFP processes, risk management, and digital transformation projects.

Required Qualifications

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field
✅ 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Media, or Marketing-related roles

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Proven ability to analyze complex data, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts
⭐ Deep understanding of media and advertising operations in CPG or agency environments
⭐ Advanced skills in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and cost management
⭐ Proficiency with procurement software and exposure to digital/data analytics
⭐ Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of impactful project execution

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Base Salary: $106,400 – $150,000 (USD)
🎯 Bonus: Not eligible
📈 Equity/Commission: Not available
📦 Relocation: Not available
🩺 Benefits: Full (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and more)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7–10 years of relevant experience

• Strong leadership mindset, capable of influencing teams and driving change

• A collaborative problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex supplier and stakeholder relationships

• Willing to travel occasionally for key projects and supplier engagements

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.

Supply Chain Manager / Purchasing Manager | San Diego, CA

Position: Supply Chain Manager / Purchasing Manager

Location: San Diego, CA (Scheduled work from home days available)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager / Purchasing Manager to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing the order-to-delivery supply chain to ensure the availability of necessary commodities to support manufacturing or distribution. You will develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies, ensuring alignment with business growth and cost reduction targets while delivering continuous supplier performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier value stream performance aligns with company demand.

• Develop and execute supplier sourcing strategies that support business growth and cost reduction.

• Provide internal consultation on the availability of future commodities and the impact on design programs.

• Identify performance gaps within the supply base and develop improvement plans.

• Lead, mentor, and train a high-performing team to drive business results and build a strong global supply chain.

Required Skills and Experience

• Planning: Ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning. Develop and communicate tactical plans and ensure alignment with the overall business plan.

• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Apply decision-making techniques and analyze situations to reach informed, productive decisions.

• Negotiating: Proven experience negotiating internally and externally, ensuring win-win outcomes.

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and lead a team, utilizing leadership styles and strategies to achieve objectives.

• Contingency and Disaster Recovery Management: Develop and maintain plans to ensure business continuity, working with other teams and customers.

• Contracts Management: Experience in managing contracts and ensuring compliance with organizational protocols and regulations.

• Strategic Sourcing: Ability to improve procurement processes through data analysis and market research.

• Supply Chain Management: Extensive experience in managing and optimizing the entire supply chain process, from planning to execution.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $140,964 to $211,446

• Benefits: Full benefits package

• Relocation Assistance: Not provided

• Security Clearance: Not required

This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and implement strategic supply chain solutions while leading a dynamic team. If you have extensive experience in supply chain management and are eager to contribute to business success, we encourage you to apply!

Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) | Manufacturing Procurement

Job Title:
Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

Location:
Multiple Locations (Hybrid – Office and Remote Work)
Magnolia, AK – Industry, CA – Saint Augustine, FL – Rosemont, IL – Connersville or Elkhart, IN – Delhi, LA – Monett, MO – Sidney, OH – The Dalles, OR – Lancaster County – Mountain Top or Pittsburgh, PA – Yankton, SD – Spanish Fork, UT

Industry:
Manufacturing & Production

Job Category:
Engineering – Industrial / Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) is responsible for overseeing procurement activities for external vendors providing surface treatment (anodizing, coating) and fabrication services. This position plays a key role within the central procurement team, working closely with internal stakeholders such as supply chain, operations, finance, and sales, as well as business unit and plant procurement teams. The role will have a primary focus on North America while collaborating with teams across multiple business units.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or plant operations (10+ years preferred).

• Experience managing subcontracting (outsourced manufacturing) categories.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to develop strategic approaches to spend categories and supply bases.

• Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.

• Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis.

• Strong analytical skills, including expertise in creating and managing complex spreadsheets.

• Experience with business operating systems such as Oracle or SAP.

• Certification(s) such as CPSM, CPSD, or C.P.M. preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development and Implementation

• Define category strategies using supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and procurement best practices.

• Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management to align with business strategies and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Prioritize internal production capacity before considering external suppliers, ensuring optimal plant utilization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, and sales to drive cost reduction strategies while ensuring vendor compliance with capacity, service levels, and safety requirements.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with category strategies, taking corrective actions as necessary.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to establish competitive sourcing environments.

• Conduct fact-based negotiations based on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, and cost structures.

• Establish long-term contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal terms.

• Implement supplier performance management through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Develop tools to support plant procurement teams in negotiating with local subcontracting vendors.

Cost Optimization and Process Improvements

• Act as a leader in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category.

• Identify and lead initiatives related to specification, demand, and process improvements.

• Continuously assess internal production versus external sourcing opportunities to optimize cost and capacity.

• Measure and track category performance to identify opportunities for further efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 USD

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

• Travel Reimbursement: Yes

• Full Benefits Package

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Not a traditional buyer role; requires expertise in outsourced manufacturing and supplier engagement.

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in change management.

• Ability to develop and execute supplier strategies while optimizing costs.

• Travel up to 30% required.

This organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.