SVP Global Supply Chain Management - Molecular Imaging

Siemens Healthineers AG; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 280,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a dynamic Vice President of Molecular Imaging SCM to lead global supply chain strategy across procurement, manufacturing, planning, logistics and distribution. The role partners with Quality, R&D, Service and Commercial teams to ensure product availability, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

You will build a high-performing team, drive Kaizen and digitalization projects, manage KPIs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of SCM software platforms (ERP SAP R3/S4HANA) and data tools like Power BI.
• 15+ years of experience in supply chain management/operations or production management.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing global supply chains and transformation initiatives.
• Experience navigating supply disruptions and leading recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global supply chain strategy for Molecular Imaging aligned with business priorities.
• Own key SCM KPIs: costs, on-time delivery, inventory turns, supplier quality, yield and compliance.
• Ensure alignment between demand, production, supply and inventory strategies.
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Service, Sales and Finance to address changes and escalations.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, automation, visualization and digitalization in production.
• Ensure production stand-ups and regular management reporting to HQ.
• Manage personnel and resource planning, process control and capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Global supply chain

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

S/4HANA

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

The Vice President, Supply Chain Management (SCM) – Molecular Imaging is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring compliant, cost-effective and resilient operations across procurement, manufacturing, planning, logistics and distribution.

This role ensures product availability, regulatory compliance and operational excellence while supporting innovation and growth in a highly regulated environment.

The Vice President of Molecular Imaging SCM is a key partner to Quality, R&D, Service, and Commercial organizations, ensuring alignment across the value chain while proactively mitigating risk, strengthening supplier ecosystems, and enabling sustainable growth. The role is based in our Hoffman Estates, IL office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a global supply chain strategy for Molecular Imaging, aligned with the overall business priorities of growth, sustainability, reliability and compliance.
• Owner of key supply chain KPIs:
  - Supply chain costs as a % of revenue
  - On-time delivery (OTD) and service levels
  - Inventory turns and accuracy (Days Sales Outstanding and Cycle Counts)
  - Supplier quality and reliability
  - Manufacturing yield and throughput (First Pass Yield and Cycle Time)
  - Compliance audit outcomes
• Ensure alignment between demand, production, supply, and inventory strategies
• Professional collaboration with peers and colleagues in e.g. Strategic Procurement, R&D, Project Management, Service, Sales, Finance and Regulatory to address upcoming changes and escalations due to material shortfalls or quality issues.
• Drive projects for process optimization, localization, Kaizen activities, automation, visualization, and digitalization in the production environment.
• Ensure appropriate production stand‑ups, regular management reporting locally and to HQ with recommendations and follow‑ups on decisions made.
• Responsible for personnel and resource planning, process and material control, internal coordination, and proactive capacity and space planning.
• Maintains a safe and healthy manufacturing environment.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and components required for MI production and customer fulfillment
• Develop and maintain strong, long‑term supplier partnerships, ensuring quality, delivery reliability, capacity and innovation as well as compliance with regulatory standards
• Establish robust business continuity and contingency plans for supply disruptions
• Ensure alignment with Siemens Healthineers quality management / global standards/ regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
• Delivering sustainable cost competitiveness without compromising quality or continuity

Leadership and Organizational Development

• You lead and develop a high performing SCM organization, promoting an appreciative, performance-oriented team culture.
• You are responsible for building succession pipelines for critical roles, ensuring leadership continuity
• You foster a culture of continuous improvement, aligned with Siemens Healthineers values through targeted employee development, knowledge sharing, and personal responsibility.
• You work closely with the logistics, process technology, product and process development, and facility management departments to ensure smooth operations and sustainable improvements.

Your qualifications and experience:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field.
  A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• You have strong working knowledge of SCM relevant integrated software platforms
  e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP R3 or S4HANA ERP desired), analytical
  applications and data formatting (MS Power BI).
• You have 15+ years of experience in supply chain management and operations or production management (CSCP or ISM certification is valued)
• You have strong experience in medical devices, healthcare or regulated manufacturing environment
• You have a proven track record managing global supply chains and transformation initiatives
• You bring experience in navigating supply disruptions and leading recovery efforts
• You successfully manage stakeholders across global, matrixed organizations
• You have proven expertise in production systems, Lean and its tools (e.g. Kanban, 6S, A3 and structured solving techniques)

Skills & capabilities:

• You work in a structured and independent manner, with a high degree of personal responsibility. Building trust and driving accountability
• You are characterized by team orientation, decisiveness, and commitment. Strong collaboration across global and cross-functional teams
• You are strategic and forward thinking with strong execution discipline. Data driven with strong financial acumen
• You are resilient and decisive in high-pressure situations
• You bring a passion for healthcare and want to shape it further with us in the future.

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is:

$280,000 - $385,000

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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