Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement

Requisition ID:  33014  

 

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 looking for a strategic and tactical Senior Manager for Global Indirect Procurement to drive the development of new capabilities, streamline procurement processes, and lead the upgrade integration of our large-scale ERP systems, experience with SAP ideal. This high-impact role will require you to not only shape and execute global procurement strategies but also manage day-to-day operational initiatives to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. You will be responsible for leading both strategic transformation efforts and tactical execution, balancing long-term vision with immediate business needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of procurement leadership, process optimization, and ERP system implementation. If you’re ready to make a significant impact on a global scale, we invite you to join our team!

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Indirect Procurement processes globally.
• Works collaboratively with internal functional organizations to ensure a cost effective and timely delivery of goods and services aligned with business needs.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the Indirect Procurement organization.
• Responsible for ensuring that Indirect Procurment plans are in support of the best possible total cost of acquisition for goods and services, as well as enhancing working capital objectives.
• Works closely with other senior level people within and outside of the company to resolve highly complex, time sensitive issues.
• Influences internal customers as necessary to ensure successful strategy implementation.
• Directs the professional growth of professional staff by providing individualized guidance, training and supervision.
• Collaborates and works cross functionally with other leaders to ensure the successful acquisition of goods and services on time and within budget.
• Strategically align with Terumo Corp and other organizations under the TC umbrella to optimizing supplier relationships and leveraging spend.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Masters Degree desired.

 

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years progressive management experience within indirect procurement.
• Work with drug/device combination products is desired.
• Experience with planning in a Global environment.
• Extensive experience negotiating complex and multi-faceted contracts in a global environment.

 

Skills

• Ability to negotiate complex contracts with Indirect suppliers of goods and services.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and communicate complex issues in a manner that allows maximum product flexibility without compromising quality standard.
• Demonstrated creativity and the ability to think “outs