Global Category Lead — Strategic Sourcing & Innovation

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Job summary

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Category Lead to develop and execute global category strategies, optimize supplier portfolios, and lead negotiations to ensure supply continuity and value.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance and Regulatory to align sourcing with business priorities, deliver cost savings, and drive supplier innovation across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations.
• Extensive experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance programs, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global multi-year category strategies aligned with growth and procurement objectives.
• Lead supplier identification, market assessments, RFI/RFQ/RFP development, and supplier evaluation/selection.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships and SRM activities including Quarterly/Executive Business Reviews.
• Deliver annual cost savings, cost avoidance, working capital improvements, and productivity initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance)

Job description

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Category Lead to develop and execute global category strategies, optimize supplier portfolios, and lead negotiations to ensure supply continuity and value.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance and Regulatory to align sourcing with business priorities, deliver cost savings, and drive supplier innovation across the enterprise.