Director, Global Sourcing & Product Development

G.A. Rogers & Associates; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

G.A. Rogers & Associates seeks a commercially minded Director of Global Sourcing & Product Development to lead worldwide sourcing initiatives and drive new product development in healthcare solutions.

The role bridges global manufacturers with internal teams, overseeing PPE, devices, and consumables from ideation to delivery. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in global sourcing and product launches, with deep supplier negotiation and cross-functional leadership, and be prepared for on-site work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive global sourcing, product design, and medical product launches.
• Experience sourcing healthcare consumables, PPE, surgical tools, or operating room products.
• Proven track record in supplier evaluation, factory audits, and direct pricing negotiations.
• Advanced analytical skills with a history of delivering product initiatives on time.
• Willingness to travel internationally to manufacturing facilities and events.

Responsibilities

• Market & geopolitical analysis to align supply strategies with goals.
• Supplier selection, development, and qualification across global regions.
• Lead competitive pricing and contract negotiations while ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Build supplier relationship management frameworks to monitor metrics.
• Travel internationally for factory visits, audits, and conferences.
• Plan and execute global new product development initiatives across medical supplies and devices.
• Evaluate product design, regulatory requirements, and market positioning.
• Maintain technical docs, specs, and quality test records for compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing and Sales for rollouts.

Skills

Global sourcing

Product development

Negotiation

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering)

Job description

Director, Global Sourcing & Product Development

• Location: On-Site; Mount Olive, NJ + 10% International travel
• Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially minded, hands‑on Director of Global Sourcing & Product Development to lead global supply chain initiatives and drive innovative new product development in advanced healthcare solutions.

This role serves as a key bridge between global manufacturing partners and internal cross‑functional commercial teams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in sourcing medical consumables, devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE), along with a track record of executing successful product launches from ideation to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Market & Geopolitical Analysis: Analyze global market dynamics, manufacturing landscapes, raw material trends, and geopolitical factors to align supply strategies with corporate goals.
• Supplier Selection & Development: Identify, evaluate, and qualify primary, secondary, and tertiary manufacturing partners across global regions.
• Commercial Negotiation: Lead competitive pricing and contract negotiations, securing favorable terms while maintaining rigorous manufacturing quality and efficiency standards.
• Performance Tracking: Build and maintain supplier relationship management frameworks to monitor manufacturing metrics, cost competitiveness, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Global Travel: Travel internationally to conduct factory visits, perform supplier audits, and participate in industry conferences.

New Product Development (NPD)

• Product Strategy & Launch: Partner with executive leadership to plan and execute global NPD initiatives across targeted medical supplies, consumables, and devices.
• Clinical & Technical Evaluation: Build clinical and in‑use expertise to evaluate product design, regulatory requirements, and competitive positioning.
• Product Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee product design validation, sample testing, and clinical performance standards directly with manufacturing sites and sales teams.
• Specifications & Compliance: Maintain technical documentation, material specifications, and quality test records to ensure strict regulatory compliance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams to support seamless commercial rollouts and internal product training.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in global sourcing, product design, and medical product launches.
• Industry Domain Knowledge: Demonstrated experience sourcing healthcare consumables, PPE, surgical tools, or operating room products.
• Negotiation & Procurement: Proven track record in supplier evaluation, factory audits, direct pricing negotiations, and strategic global diversification.
• Project & Technical Management: Advanced analytical skills with a history of delivering product initiatives on time and against defined performance metrics.
• Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel internationally to overseas manufacturing facilities and global trade events.