Senior Director, Global Procurement

Requisition ID:  33238  

 

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

 

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

 

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

The Senior Director of Global Procurement will lead the strategic and operational oversight of procurement activities for both direct and indirect categories within a global medical device organization. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with corporate objectives, driving cost savings, ensuring supply chain resilience, and fostering supplier partnerships that support innovation and compliance with regulatory standards.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy for both direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and market conditions.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement team across regions to drive efficiency, innovation, and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, IT, HR) to support new product development, operational needs, improved quality outcomes and business growth initiatives.

 

Direct Procurement

• Oversee procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods critical to medical device manufacturing.
• Build a robust supplier base to ensure quality, compliance, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Partner with the operations team to optimize inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance.

 

Indirect Procurement

• Manage procurement for services, capital expenditures, IT, professional services, marketing, and other indirect categories.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and negotiate enterprise-wide agreements to achieve cost savings.
• Drive process improvements to ensure efficient procurement operations for indirect goods and services.

 

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop strong partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular business reviews.
• Implement supplier development programs to strengthen the supply base and ensure alignment with company values and standards.

 

Cost Optimization and Risk Management

• Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Lead efforts to mitigate supply chain risks, including sourcing redundancy, geopolitical risks, and supplier financial stability.
• Ensure procurement processes align with regulatory and ethical standards, including FDA, ISO, and other applicable guidelines.

 

Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Leverage analytics and market intelligence to inform procurement strategies and decision-making.
• Implement advanced procurement tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve transparency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using metrics and performance tracking to optimize procurem