Strategic Sourcing Lead — Medical Devices

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosense is seeking a senior Procurement and Supply Chain leader to guide strategic sourcing across products and geographies. The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative medical devices.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in procurement or related fields within medical devices, strong negotiation skills, and experience leading large, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain/Operations, Quality, R&D or Engineering.
• Experience in Medical Devices or related industry.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Should cost modeling and other cost-management tools preferred.
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of project management and developing sourcing strategies.
• Ability to engage at leadership level with suppliers and within J&J.
• Ability to absorb/analyze information to solve complex problems quickly.
• Lead cross-functional teams to successful completion.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Strong Credo values.
• Preferred: procurement experience with Electrophysiology components/products.
• Preferred: diverse procurement experience across category sourcing, NPD sourcing, or other areas.
• Certifications: APICS, ISM, Six Sigma preferred.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Value Stream Leaders to understand business strategy and develop long-term sourcing strategies.
• Improve supply reliability and optimize material costs for key growth products.
• Lead Market Engagement Programs supporting competitive bidding for Make vs. Buy assessments, NPI supplier selection, and targeted component spend.
• Orchestrate category and supplier management and oversee execution of strategic and business plans.
• Support 5+ strategic sourcing initiatives across products, procurement categories, and geographies.
• Communicate business issues and opportunities to the next management level.
• Lead multiple complex supplier negotiations and coordinate stakeholders.
• Drive favorable terms for Biosense and hand off stabilized products, contracts, and suppliers to base business sourcing teams.
• Lead SOURCE due diligence and transaction support for product supply/distribution and acquisition activities.
• Optimize quality, supply reliability, innovation, and cost through early supplier engagement during product development.
• Identify and develop external partner capabilities to meet future technology needs.
• Ensure applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines are followed by managed staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Negotiation

Project Management

Cost Modeling

R&D Collaboration

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Biosense is seeking a senior Procurement and Supply Chain leader to guide strategic sourcing across products and geographies. The role emphasizes cost optimization, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative medical devices.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in procurement or related fields within medical devices, strong negotiation skills, and experience leading large, cross-functional teams.