Oversee a global team of category managers & SRMs responsible for developing and executing strategies across the primary and secondary packaging portfolio for MedTech Business Units
Set a strategic direction, ensure alignment with corporate goals, and build a high-performing team that delivers profitability increase, innovation, resilience, cost optimization, and sustainability in packaging supply
Ensure internal stakeholders are engaged as key customers by understanding their priorities and translating them into procurement strategies
Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners, delivering ongoing value improvements while driving competitive advantage
Develop spend analysis and bring together market intelligence in alignment with business goals
Identify emerging needs and develop the vision, strategy, and implementation plan that will optimally meet long-range requirements

At least 8 years of procurement or supply chain experience across fields such as manufacturing, operations, procurement, or distribution
Strong understanding of core procurement functions: Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing, Supplier Management
Proven leadership, teamwork, and influencing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical mindset with problem-solving competence
Project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
Business and financial competence, with negotiation expertise
Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels
Proven experience within Medical Devices or Healthcare is a plus
Proven experience in Packaging Procurement
Familiarity with regional and global regulatory and quality standards in healthcare packaging (ISO, FDA, MDR, UDI, serialization, PPWR etc.)
Certification: CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (preferred)
Knowledge of ERP, SAP, MRP systems, and Advanced Planning tools
Experience with Process Excellence and Six Sigma methodologies.

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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Senior Manager, Packaging

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