Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead

SOLVENTUM; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a seasoned Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead to drive cross-functional projects, translate regulations into actionable procurement plans, and oversee compliance reporting. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, supplier collaboration, and digital enablement across the organization.

You will shape the procurement technology roadmap, manage Make or Buy decisions, and define KPI-based governance while partnering with regulatory, quality, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years in procurement, supply chain, or project management in regulated environments.
• Experience with FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards for medical devices preferred.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate regulations into procurement deliverables and align with compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate compliant documentation and evidence collection for audits.
• Develop strategic procurement plans and cross-functional project roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, IT, and Suppliers.
• Contribute to procurement technology roadmap and digital workflows.
• Support Make vs Buy and Source of Supply with data-driven insights.
• Manage communication across departments and ensure project transparency.
• Gather requirements for tools and data storage and define governance.

Skills

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ariba

Power BI

Tableau

MS Project

Job description

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Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead

Impact You'll Make in this Role

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Initiatives and Compliance Lead to drive key projects and compliance related activities aligned with our broader business goals and procurement reporting requirements. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing cross-functional project plans, optimizing process and defining standard work as well as managing compliance and reporting related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Compliance: Work with regulatory and compliance teams to translate regulations into clear, actionable procurement deliverables.
• Compliance Reporting: Follow good documentation practices to collect and demonstrate objective evidence of compliance with procurement and material related regulations and customer requirements.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment: Translate business goals into clear, actionable procurement strategies and project plans that align with overall company priorities and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Suppliers, Customers, etc.)
• Technology Roadmap & Enablement: Contribute to the development and execution of the procurement technology roadmap. Define and document requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows to improve sourcing compliance
• Make vs Buy and Source of Supply: Support the business processes for Make vs Buy and Source of Supply such that we exceed a 150%+ programmatic funnel. This work is inclusive of business digital enablement and change management for all Solventum associated with the Inventory Carrying Value Project supporting direct procurement as well as other associated fast follow initiatives.
• Communication & Change Management: Serve as the primary communication bridge across departments, providing clear updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project transparency at all levels.
• Requirements Gathering & Process Design: Lead the collection and synthesis of business and compliance requirements to support tool selection, process design, data collection, reporting and storage.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure procurement projects adhere to medical device regulatory requirements and company compliance standards. Develop procedures/ processes to ensure procurement teams remain compliant with local and international regulations as applicable.
• Performance Measurement: Define KPIs, success metrics and governance for given projects. Track progress and report outcomes to executive leadership.

Your Skills and Expertise

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles, ideally within the medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• o 3+ years of experience in procurement compliance
• o 1+ year(s) of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a data-related role, preferably in a procurement or supply chain setting.
• o Knowledge of FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards relevant to medical device manufacturing.
• o Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).
• o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.
• o Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
• o Experience working with analytical tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• o Lean manufacturing/ six sigma training
• o Understanding of international sourcing and material compliance regulation
• o Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• o Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Work location

RemoteTravel: May include up to 10% [domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Please note, Solventum does not expect candidates in this position to perform work in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.