Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Performance Lead (Hybrid)

Natus Sensory Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Wellness Program

Dental & Vision Benefits

EAP Services

Legal Services

401(k)

PTO 4 weeks

Job summary

Natus Sensory Inc. is seeking a Sourcing and Supplier Management Lead to oversee the external manufacturing supply base (CMOs/EMS).

You will drive governance, cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the contract manufacturing network while partnering with internal teams to enable scalable growth. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–7 years' experience in sourcing or operations, with preferred background in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, or operations.
• Experience in quality-focused or regulated industries such as medical devices, electronics, consumer goods, or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations to secure contractual terms, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain understanding of landscape, markets, supplier capabilities and compliance.
• Apply market intelligence and fact-based analysis to negotiate and translate outcomes into contracts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and other teams.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through value engineering and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Job description

Natus Sensory Inc. is seeking a Sourcing and Supplier Management Lead to oversee the external manufacturing supply base (CMOs/EMS).

You will drive governance, cost, quality, and delivery improvements across the contract manufacturing network while partnering with internal teams to enable scalable growth. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–7 years' experience in sourcing or operations, with preferred background in regulated industries.