Director, Global Direct Sourcing - Category Management

Requisition ID:  34350  

 

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.

 

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Global Sourcing – Direct Materials to lead sourcing initiatives across our global supply chain, with a focus on innovation, cost optimization, and supplier excellence. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in medical device manufacturing, who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in direct materials sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value and ensure quality across our product portfolio. If you're passionate about transforming sourcing strategies and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we invite you to join our team.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that balance cost, quality and innovation, and align with business objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure supply security, competitive pricing and priority.
• Lead supply performance reviews, manage KPIs and oversee contracts and compliance.
• Analyze commodity market trends to identify cost savings opportunities and mitigate risks and volatility.
• Deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory landscape and ESG.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for direct materials category team.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to elevate the Procurement offering and value proposition.
• Implement tools and systems to enhance procurement efficiency and reporting.
• Anticipate and manage risks related to supply disruptions, marker shifts and regulatory changes.
• Develop contingency sourcing strategies to safeguard business continuity.
• Influences internal stakeholders to ensure successful strategy implementation.
• Directs the professional growth of team by providing individualized guidance, training and supervision.

• Delegates work assignments matching responsibility to the person and gives authority to work independently.  Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team of procurement professionals and buyers
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization.
• Collaborate and work cross functionally with other leaders to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with the Terumo BCT product development timelines.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters Degree desired.

 

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years progressive management experience.
• Work with drug/device combination products is desired.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments required.
• Experience with sourcing in a Global environment.

 

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