Senior Director, Global Procurement

Terumo BCT, Inc.
life insurance, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Lakewood
Jan 15, 2025
Requisition ID: 33238 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. The Senior Director of Global Procurement will lead the strategic and operational oversight of procurement activities for both direct and indirect categories within a global medical device organization. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with corporate objectives, driving cost savings, ensuring supply chain resilience, and fostering supplier partnerships that support innovation and compliance with regulatory standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy for both direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and market conditions. Build and lead a high-performing procurement team across regions to drive efficiency, innovation, and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, IT, HR) to support new product development, operational needs, improved quality outcomes and business growth initiatives. Direct Procurement Oversee procurement of raw materials, components, and finished goods critical to medical device manufacturing. Build a robust supplier base to ensure quality, compliance, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. Partner with the operations team to optimize inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance. Indirect Procurement Manage procurement for services, capital expenditures, IT, professional services, marketing, and other indirect categories. Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and negotiate enterprise-wide agreements to achieve cost savings. Drive process improvements to ensure efficient procurement operations for indirect goods and services. Supplier Relationship Management Develop strong partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, cost savings, and risk mitigation. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular business reviews. Implement supplier development programs to strengthen the supply base and ensure alignment with company values and standards. Cost Optimization and Risk Management Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational performance. Lead efforts to mitigate supply chain risks, including sourcing redundancy, geopolitical risks, and supplier financial stability. Ensure procurement processes align with regulatory and ethical standards, including FDA, ISO, and other applicable guidelines. Data-Driven Decision-Making Leverage analytics and market intelligence to inform procurement strategies and decision-making. Implement advanced procurement tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve transparency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using metrics and performance tracking to optimize procurement operations. People Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a global procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Align the team's objectives with corporate goals and provide regular feedback and recognition for achievements. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the procurement organization and supplier base. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Experience 10+ years of procurement experience with a focus on both direct and indirect categories, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries is highly preferred. Skills Strong understanding of global supply chain and procurement best practices, including category management and strategic sourcing. Proven track record of leading successful procurement transformation initiatives. Exceptional negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for medical device manufacturing. Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and advanced analytics tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and change management abilities. -Or- An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered. LOCATION Lakewood, Colorado or Remote. TRAVEL Willing to Travel regional and globally as required up to 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:$192,500.00to$240,600.00 -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:40.0% 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.