Senior Procurement Specialist – Regional NA Sourcing

Demant; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee perks (tech discount)

Job summary

Diagnostic Group, LLC, part of Demant, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead regional sourcing in North America and align with global category strategies. You will partner with Category Managers, drive supplier relationships, and support cost optimization while ensuring ISO 13485/MDR/MDSAP compliance.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement across regions, with medical device experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, procurement, business administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree and/or procurement certifications preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Experience across regions and in regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities including RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection in support of categories and sub‑categories.
• Serve as the regional procurement interface for North America, aligning with global category strategies.
• Collaborate with Category Managers on supplier development and strategy execution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier segmentation, SRM, and performance follow‑up.
• Ensure contract compliance and regulatory alignment (ISO 13485/MDR/MDSAP).
• Work with U.S. sales to ensure alignment and cooperation.
• Contribute to process and continuous improvements.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales mindset

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree or procurement certifications preferred

Job description

Diagnostic Group, LLC, part of Demant, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead regional sourcing in North America and align with global category strategies. You will partner with Category Managers, drive supplier relationships, and support cost optimization while ensuring ISO 13485/MDR/MDSAP compliance.

The role requires 5–10 years in procurement across regions, with medical device experience preferred.