CONMED Corporation
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing - Medical Devices
Location:
Remote
Reports To : VP Supply Chain & IBP
Department:
Global Supply Chain & Procurement
Position Summary The Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead the strategic procurement function for the medical device portfolio, driving category strategies, supplier performance, and risk mitigation across global operations. This role is critical in ensuring supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization while fostering innovation through strategic supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate brings deep sourcing expertise, strong leadership, and a clear understanding of the unique demands of the medical device industry.
The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing category management strategies for both Direct and Indirect Sourcing. The initial focus will be on direct categories related to the Bill of Materials (BOM), representing approximately $350M in annual spend. In addition, the candidate will begin developing and implementing indirect (Non-Product Related) commodity management, starting with the IT portfolio.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, including raw materials, components, and contract manufacturing.
Build a strategic sourcing organization aligned with category management principles and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management
Cultivate high-performing supplier relationships to support innovation, quality, and reliability.
Implement supplier scorecards and KPIs to monitor performance, ESG compliance, and alignment with business and regulatory goals.
Contracting & Negotiations
Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms while ensuring compliance with medical device regulations, ESG standards, and tariff requirements.
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, audits, and tariff considerations.
Market Intelligence & Risk Management
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, emerging risks, and tariff impacts.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, supplier diversification, and proactive tariff management.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize procurement analytics and digital tools to drive insights, optimize spend, and support strategic decisions, including ESG and tariff-related data.
Monitor supplier data to ensure quality, delivery, cost, ESG and tariff targets are met.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with product development, lifecycle management, ESG initiatives, and tariff compliance.
Support new product introductions (NPIs) with sourcing strategies that ensure speed-to-market and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in management.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards) and quality systems.
Proven track record in supplier management, contract negotiation, and sourcing transformation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Experience with ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Short & long term disability plus life insurance – cost paid fully by CONMED
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) – CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – allows stock purchases at discounted price
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!
CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
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Location:
Remote
Reports To : VP Supply Chain & IBP
Department:
Global Supply Chain & Procurement
Position Summary The Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead the strategic procurement function for the medical device portfolio, driving category strategies, supplier performance, and risk mitigation across global operations. This role is critical in ensuring supply continuity, regulatory compliance, and cost optimization while fostering innovation through strategic supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate brings deep sourcing expertise, strong leadership, and a clear understanding of the unique demands of the medical device industry.
The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing category management strategies for both Direct and Indirect Sourcing. The initial focus will be on direct categories related to the Bill of Materials (BOM), representing approximately $350M in annual spend. In addition, the candidate will begin developing and implementing indirect (Non-Product Related) commodity management, starting with the IT portfolio.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, including raw materials, components, and contract manufacturing.
Build a strategic sourcing organization aligned with category management principles and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management
Cultivate high-performing supplier relationships to support innovation, quality, and reliability.
Implement supplier scorecards and KPIs to monitor performance, ESG compliance, and alignment with business and regulatory goals.
Contracting & Negotiations
Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms while ensuring compliance with medical device regulations, ESG standards, and tariff requirements.
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, audits, and tariff considerations.
Market Intelligence & Risk Management
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, emerging risks, and tariff impacts.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, supplier diversification, and proactive tariff management.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize procurement analytics and digital tools to drive insights, optimize spend, and support strategic decisions, including ESG and tariff-related data.
Monitor supplier data to ensure quality, delivery, cost, ESG and tariff targets are met.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with product development, lifecycle management, ESG initiatives, and tariff compliance.
Support new product introductions (NPIs) with sourcing strategies that ensure speed-to-market and compliance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in management.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards) and quality systems.
Proven track record in supplier management, contract negotiation, and sourcing transformation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Experience with ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Short & long term disability plus life insurance – cost paid fully by CONMED
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) – CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – allows stock purchases at discounted price
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!
CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
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