Strategic Sourcing Manager - Medical Devices

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for critical medical device components, including catheters, nitinol assemblies, PCBAs, and other precision technologies.
• Act as a bridge between R&D and Operations, translating technical specifications into supplier requirements and ensuring readiness for production.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate with, and manage local and global suppliers in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Lead supplier audits, onboarding, and performance management.
• Implement structured project management practices with clear milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance - to proactively address supply challenges.
• Monitor industry trends and drive supplier development initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP) are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated expertise sourcing complex components such as catheters, nitinol, and precision electronics.
• Proven experience in a startup or high-growth environment, with a structured project management approach to sourcing activities.
• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification, auditing, and regulatory compliance within medical device standards.
• Excellent negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and sourcing tools.

• Direct impact on the success of an innovation-focused medical device startup.
• High visibility and collaboration across R&D, Operations, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to build and optimize sourcing processes from the ground up.
• Outsourced via Opyflow, providing access to advanced procurement resources and an established industry network.

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