Global Sourcing Leader - Injection Molding

Edwards Lifesciences; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Manager, Global Sourcing to lead a critical global direct-material category and shape supplier strategy across manufacturing and R&D. The role requires strategic, cross-functional influence and strong negotiation expertise in a regulated medical-device context.

You will drive supplier identification, award recommendations, and long-term sourcing initiatives with Legal and other stakeholders, while building a resilient global supply base and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10 years of related supply chain experience, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.
• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field with 8 years of related supply chain experience, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic global direct-material category (custom injection-molded parts and related components).
• Develop long-term category strategies balancing supply assurance, quality, cost competitiveness, innovation, and business continuity.
• Lead supplier identification, competitive sourcing, selection, and award recommendations with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead supplier business reviews and negotiate long-term supply agreements in partnership with Legal and stakeholders.
• Build a resilient, technically capable global supply base with cross-functional teams.
• Apply subject-matter expertise to strengthen supply chain infrastructure and inform leadership decisions.
• Plan and deliver complex supply chain projects with moderate financial impact, guide project teams, and own deliverables.
• Assess business risks and opportunities to shape supply chain strategy.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Executive communication

Regulatory knowledge

CPIM/CSCP

Project management

Mentoring

Policy compliance

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Manager, Global Sourcing to lead a critical global direct-material category and shape supplier strategy across manufacturing and R&D. The role requires strategic, cross-functional influence and strong negotiation expertise in a regulated medical-device context.

You will drive supplier identification, award recommendations, and long-term sourcing initiatives with Legal and other stakeholders, while building a resilient global supply base and