Director, Global Direct Sourcing - Category Management

Requisition ID:  34350  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Global Sourcing – Direct Materials to lead sourcing initiatives across our global supply chain, with a focus on innovation, cost optimization, and supplier excellence. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in medical device manufacturing, who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in direct materials sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value and ensure quality across our product portfolio. If you're passionate about transforming sourcing strategies and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we invite you to join our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute procurement strategies that balance cost, quality and innovation, and align with business objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure supply security, competitive pricing and priority.
• Lead supply performance reviews, manage KPIs and oversee contracts and compliance.
• Analyze commodity market trends to identify cost savings opportunities and mitigate risks and volatility.
• Deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory landscape and ESG.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for direct materials category team.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to elevate the Procurement offering and value proposition.
• Implement tools and systems to enhance procurement efficiency and reporting.
• Anticipate and manage risks related to supply disruptions, marker shifts and regulatory changes.
• Develop contingency sourcing strategies to safeguard business continuity.
• Influences internal stakeholders to ensure successful strategy implementation.
• Directs the professional growth of team by providing individualized guidance, training and supervision.

• Delegates work assignments matching responsibility to the person and gives authority to work independently.  Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team of procurement professionals and buyers
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization.
• Collaborate and work cross functionally with other leaders to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with the Terumo BCT product development timelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters Degree desired.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years progressive management experience.
• Work with drug/device combination products is desired.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments required.
• Experience with sourcing in a Global environment.

Skills

• Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards
• Ability to negotiate complex contracts, strong contract management and supplier development capabilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and communicate complex.
• Demonstrated creativity and the ability to think “outside the box”.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze a high level of detail and make educated decisions with limited data.
• Capacity to define and communicate planning and procurement challenges and provide guidance to top management in developing and implementing positive and proactive solutions. 
• Demonstrated ability to interact productively and to effectively influence peers, external colleagues and senior management.
• Knowledge of current FDA regulatory and ISO requirements and trends impactingmedical devices.
• Capability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Ability to help management team balance planning and procurement requirements with business requirements and identify solutions to meet both sets of requirements.
• Willingness to take ownership and accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized and able to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Commitment to cross-functional problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Possess a strong commitment to company values.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, engineering, tactical execution, customer service, professional communications, cross functionality, computer applications, problem solving, strategic reasoning, teamwork, change management, business acumen and business ethics.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado or Remote - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the Denver metro area. 

TRAVEL

• There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of normal business hours, consistent with other Director-level positions.
• US and International travel will be required at < 25%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $170,100.00 to $212,600.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  30.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.