Strategic Indirect Procurement Leader

Meet Life Sciences; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Danvers, Massachusetts, is looking for a Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, to optimize spend and manage supplier relationships. You will lead sourcing strategies and ensure compliance in a highly regulated environment, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills. This role offers opportunities for strategic impact and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in indirect procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management.
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for cost savings and supplier performance.
• Manage RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned portfolios.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sourcing processes

Business acumen

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Power BI

Job description

A leading medical device company in Danvers, Massachusetts, is looking for a Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, to optimize spend and manage supplier relationships. You will lead sourcing strategies and ensure compliance in a highly regulated environment, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills. This role offers opportunities for strategic impact and cross-functional collaboration.