Strategic Materials & Supply Chain Projects Lead

GE HealthCare; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a Materials Management Project Leader to drive strategic cross‑functional initiatives across Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Commercial teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuity of supply.

The role focuses on building robust material plans, optimizing inventory, and leading Lean/Six Sigma improvements in a regulated healthcare setting with ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle).

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in materials management, supply chain planning, operations, or project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex materials management and supply chain projects from initiation through implementation and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect materials.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive project deliverables and remove barriers impacting project performance.
• Support new product introductions, material qualifications, supplier/materials onboarding, and manufacturing transfers.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives that improve material availability, reduce excess inventory, and enhance inventory accuracy.
• Lead process improvement efforts utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Own/lead change controls, investigations, CAPAs, and risk assessments related to materials and supply chain operations.
• Analyze supply chain performance data and implement corrective actions to improve service, quality, and cost metrics.
• Facilitate project reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive‑level updates.
• Establish and monitor project KPIs, ensuring timely achievement of milestones and business objectives.

Skills

Inventory control

Material planning

Procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

GE HealthCare seeks a Materials Management Project Leader to drive strategic cross‑functional initiatives across Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Commercial teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuity of supply.

The role focuses on building robust material plans, optimizing inventory, and leading Lean/Six Sigma improvements in a regulated healthcare setting with ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle).