Strategic Sourcing Manager

Avanos Medical; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day 1

Free onsite gym

Onsite cafeteria

Best place to live" (HQ region USA Tod

HQ location recognition

Job summary

Avanos Medical, headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop global commodity strategies and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Regulatory and R&D to optimize supplier selection and long-term sourcing plans.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of procurement or strategic sourcing in a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide category strategies and cross-functional sourcing.
• Strong analytical skills including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance management.
• Experience influencing decisions through executive stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with SAP ERP procurement and supplier operations modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year global commodities and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Own annual productivity, cost savings, inflation mitigation, and working capital targets for assigned commodities.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO), should-cost modeling, and benchmarking to identify value opportunities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI) and sustaining engineering.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships and executive supplier relationships driving innovation and quality.
• Lead supplier segmentation and supplier performance management activities.
• Monitor global market trends, geopolitical risks, and cost drivers to adapt strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Tech Ops, Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Finance early in product development.
• Present category strategies and supplier risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Support supplier ESG initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Develop risk mitigation and business continuity plans for critical suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Spend analysis

Cost modeling

Supplier management

Executive engagement

SAP ERP

Global manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global category and commodity strategies that drive competitive advantages, mitigate supply risk, improve total cost of ownership, and support business growth initiatives. This role serves as the strategic leader for assigned commodities and suppliers, partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Regulatory and R&D to align sourcing strategies with enterprise objectives. The role requires deep market intelligence research abilities, supplier relationship management, negotiation expertise, and executive-level influence to optimize supply continuity, innovation, sustainability, regulatory compliance and financial performance across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute multi-year global commodities and category strategies aligned with business objectives, product roadmaps, and supply chain resilience initiatives.
• Own annual productivity, cost savings, inflation mitigation, and working capital improvement targets for assigned commodities.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO), should-cost modeling, and benchmarking methodologies to identify value creation opportunities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives supporting new product introductions (NPI), sustaining engineering, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships and executive supplier relationships that drive innovation, quality improvement, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
• Lead supplier segmentation, supplier performance management, and supplier development activities for critical and strategic suppliers.
• Monitor global market trends, geopolitical risks, commodity market indexes, cost drivers, and supply-demand dynamics to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate business risk.
• Partner with Engineering, Tech. Ops, Operations, Quality, Regulatory and Finance teams early in product development cycles to influence design-for-cost, supplier selection, and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Present category strategies, supply market intelligence, savings initiatives, and supplier risk assessments to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support supplier sustainability, responsible sourcing, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and business continuity plans for critical suppliers and commodities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing continues improvement tools, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.

Your qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity management experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide category strategies and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier performance management.
• Experience influencing business decisions through executive stakeholder engagement and leadership without authority.
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems (including procurement, materials management, and supplier operations modules) with demonstrated ability to leverage ERP data for sourcing, spend analysis, supplier management, and operational decision‑making.
• Position will be based in Alpharetta and expected to work in the office Tuesday - Thursday.

Preferred:

• CPSM, CPM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Medical device or highly regulated manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of category management methodology, cost modeling, and global supply risk management.
• Bachelor or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

• benefits on day 1
• free onsite gym
• onsite cafeteria
• HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today