Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Breg, Inc; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO & holidays

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Bonus potential

Job summary

Breg, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team in a hybrid, full-time role.

You will lead sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and build cost models to optimize procurement across medical device product lines. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in sourcing, global supplier experience (Asia), and a track record of delivering cost reductions while maintaining quality and supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Supply Chain/Sourcing experience, including 3+ years of leadership.
• Global sourcing experience with emphasis on Asia.
• APICS CPIM/CIRM/CSCP certification preferred.
• Experience using AI productivity tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement strategies to senior management.
• Analyze procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies.
• Assess supplier spend to identify opportunities for consolidation and better terms.
• Lead negotiating contracts with key suppliers on costs, terms and quality.
• Develop should-cost models using inputs from materials, labor, and logistics.
• Collaborate with procurement to identify new supplier opportunities.
• Conduct market research and forecast cost estimates.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree advantageous

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

• Hybrid
• Supply Chain
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO004722

Description

Join Our Team and Keep Moving Forward with Breg!

At Breg, we are dedicated to advancing orthopedic solutions that enhance the lives of patients and support healthcare professionals. As a leader in the orthopedic industry, we provide innovative products, consulting, technology, and services that help people move forward with confidence.

We are currently seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team in Carlsbad, CA. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand, this is the opportunity for you.

Who You Are

You are a forward-thinking professional who values collaboration, innovation, and making a meaningful difference. You bring expertise in ownership and accountability, the ability to plan, execute, control and deliver, communicate effectively, work under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and are eager to contribute to a team that is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluates sourcing procedures and presents improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
• Analyzes and calculates procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies.
• Assess supplier and category spend to identify opportunities for consolidation, leverage, standardization, and
  improved commercial terms.
• Drives purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.
• Negotiates contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Develop and maintain fact-based should-cost models using material, labor, overhead, tooling, logistics, and market inputs to establish cost targets, evaluate supplier quotations, support negotiations, and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Collaborates with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities.
• Conducts market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.
• Maintains strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.
• Helps define and implement the organization’s overall sourcing strategy and builds value-driven vendor partnerships focusing on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develops vendor partnerships, sets KPI’s and goals and utilizes scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor
  performance.
• Plans and leads Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic and underperforming suppliers, including performance trends, corrective actions, capacity, risk, and improvement roadmaps.
• Explores and obtains new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.
• Studies market intelligence and conducts frequent market analysis and benchmarking to anticipate price fluctuations.
• Leads contingency planning efforts for negotiation, allocation and management of production when supply is
  limited.
• Coordinates risk mitigation actions such as safety stock, alternate materials, backup tooling, capacity reservations, and supplier recovery plans.
• Drives projects for the optimization of demand management and inventory availability, including minimizing cost while maximizing service levels.
• Collaborates with various internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Finance, to support various business processes to ensure the effectiveness of the supply chain organization.
• Responsible for behaving in a professional manner both internally and externally in relationships that positively impact the company's reputation and comply with the company's policies and practices.
• Responsible for being accountable and committed to demonstrating Breg’s cultural beliefs and achieving the key results of the company.
• Responsible for promoting Breg's culture within the organization using established tools such as storytelling, providing focused feedback, and recognition.
• The performance of the position is aligned with the culture of commitment and accountability, following the steps of: See it, Own it, Solve it, and Do it.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of study, typically Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Production Planning, Industrial Engineering. Advanced degree is advantageous.
• 5+ years of progressive Supply Chain/Sourcing experience to include 3+ years effectively managing others; typically supply chain management, demand planning, production scheduling, and forecasting ideally within the medical device industry.
• Global sourcing experience is required with emphasis on sourcing products from Asia.
• APICS CPIM/CIRM/CSCP Certification preferred.
• Experience using artificial intelligence productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude required/preferred.

Why Breg?

At Breg, we invest in our people and culture. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective the first of the month after hire.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional advancement within a company that values your contributions.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Breg is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Salary Range: $149,000-$185,000 USD Annual. Actual compensation is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and business needs. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary/pay across all US locations. Actual pay is based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographical location, work experience, skill set, relevant trainings and certifications, and business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus.

Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment; EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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