Hybrid: Global Service Strategy & Multi-Vendor Initiatives Lead

Baxter International; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Manager, Multi-Vendor Solutions & Strategic Initiatives to guide enterprise programs that advance Baxter's multi-vendor services. You will align leaders, teams, and external partners from strategy through adoption, delivering scalable solutions and measurable outcomes in a highly matrixed environment.

The role emphasizes partnership with Service, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT, with a focus on governing roadmaps, risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional programs or strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and drive results in matrixed organizations without direct authority.
• Strong planning, execution, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, with measurable outcomes.
• Develop and execute program roadmaps, milestones, governance, and success metrics.

Skills

Cross-functional programs

Strategic initiatives

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baxter International in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Manager, Multi-Vendor Solutions & Strategic Initiatives to guide enterprise programs that advance Baxter's multi-vendor services. You will align leaders, teams, and external partners from strategy through adoption, delivering scalable solutions and measurable outcomes in a highly matrixed environment.

The role emphasizes partnership with Service, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT, with a focus on governing roadmaps, risk management,