Procurement Manager

SHL Medical; North Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation package

State-of-the-art facilities

Global opportunities

Dynamic, international team

Résumé du poste

SHL Medical AG seeks a Procurement Manager to lead global direct and indirect sourcing for a U.S. site in South Carolina. You will drive supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs while ensuring regulatory compliance and ERP governance.

You will manage a team, collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Quality, and support new product introductions and continuity in a fast-growing, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and negotiations across all levels.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device/pharma/Life sciences).
• People management experience within procurement/supply chain/operations.
• Experience in FDA, GMP, ISO 13485 environments.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPSM or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading supplier development and strategic sourcing programs.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the site's direct and indirect procurement functions to ensure uninterrupted supply and operational excellence.
• Establish and execute procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Manage and develop procurement team members through coaching, performance management, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee procurement of direct materials, indirect goods and services, MRO, capital equipment, and contracted services.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and ERP governance; support audit readiness.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance management, negotiations, risk mitigation, and business reviews.
• Drive cost reduction, spend management, and supplier consolidation; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Project Management for new product introductions and continuity.

Connaissances

Procurement leadership

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

ERP SAP

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Outils

SAP ERP

Description du poste

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all direct and indirect procurement activities for the site, ensuring uninterrupted material availability, optimized inventory levels, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role develops and executes procurement strategies that support manufacturing operations, business growth, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Procurement Manager leads a team responsible for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO, capital equipment, services, and contract management while fostering strong supplier partnerships and driving operational excellence across the supply chain. This position serves as the primary escalation point for procurement-related issues and collaborates closely with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply Chain team.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's direct and indirect procurement functions to ensure uninterrupted supply, operational excellence, and achievement of business objectives.
• Establish and execute procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, inventory, and supplier performance while supporting growth and capacity expansion.
• Manage and develop procurement team members through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee procurement of direct materials, indirect goods and services, MRO, capital equipment, and contracted services to support manufacturing and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and ERP governance while maintaining accurate procurement data and supporting audit readiness.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including supplier performance management, commercial negotiations, risk mitigation, and business review processes.
• Drive cost reduction, spend management, and supplier consolidation initiatives while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Project Management teams to support new product introductions, business continuity, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and ERP governance while maintaining accurate procurement data and supporting audit readiness.

Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation experience, with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• People management experience within procurement, supply chain management, or operations
• Experience working within FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 regulated environments.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience leading supplier development and strategic sourcing programs.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.