Getinge
Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Location: Smithfield, RI, US
Company: High Purity New England Inc.
Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $115,000- $142,000, depending upon e
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Purpose and Function This key position in the Procurement department is responsible for developing and executing long term procurement strategies, focusing on cost savings, value and risk mitigation. This position promotes a global and local supply chain to drive cost synergies to ensure competitiveness in terms of quality, cost and delivery. Also, this position manages a team of buyers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage the day‑to‑day workflow for the department
Supervise team members, delegate tasks and ensure adherence to policies
Develop sourcing strategies to include analyzing spend to understand current state, obtaining business requirements from key internal clients, leading cross‑functional teams, and conducting market research,
Execute sourcing strategies to include identifying and leading cross‑functional teams, developing and managing the sourcing implementation plans, and performing all business‑related functions of the sourcing initiative, and negotiating contracts
Manage supplier relationships through development and tracking of key performance indicators in alignment with quality policies that drive adherence to contractual agreements, continuous improvement and innovation
Contract life‑cycle management (e.g. renewing expiring contracts, updating pricing annually, etc), scanning the marketplace for changes and managing any known or potential business impacts and developing risk mitigation plans
Develop and foster relationships with preferred/critical suppliers to ensure clear communication, create an environment of partnership, and agreed‑to contractually committed levels of service, quality, delivery, and cost
Continuous department process improvements through analysis (e.g. enhancements to the sourcing process, development or revision of key sourcing procedures, documenting processes, etc.)
Serve as backup to the buyers, as needed
Serve as a backup on the Change Control Board for review and approval of customer part changes
Serve as a backup on the Supplier Change Control Board for the review, impact analysis, and approval of supplier change controls
Required Skills and Abilities
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment, be well organized, take initiative, be flexible
Must work well under pressure, work effectively with all levels of the organization and be able to facilitate resolution of complex issues
Demonstrated ability to apply sound procurement practices and principles and provide solutions to procurement and purchasing issues
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, finance or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of five years of experience managing a team of buyers
A minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, materials management, production planning, or other related activities
Solid experience with contract negotiations
Experience in a regulated industry like Life Science or Bioprocessing (cGMP and ISO 9001) is preferred
APICS or ISM Certification ideal
Epicor experience is a plus
Salary range: $115,000- $142,000, depending upon experience + 15% bonus target.
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Assurance vie
About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Health, Dental, Vision and Travel insurance benefits
Registered Pension Plan with company match
Paid Time Off
Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
Hybrid Work Arrangements (where applicable)
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer. Getinge will, at all times, will comply with all applicable human rights and other legislation when considering all qualified applicants for employment. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Date: Jan 9, 2026
Location: Smithfield, RI, US
Company: High Purity New England Inc.
Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $115,000- $142,000, depending upon e
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Purpose and Function This key position in the Procurement department is responsible for developing and executing long term procurement strategies, focusing on cost savings, value and risk mitigation. This position promotes a global and local supply chain to drive cost synergies to ensure competitiveness in terms of quality, cost and delivery. Also, this position manages a team of buyers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage the day‑to‑day workflow for the department
Supervise team members, delegate tasks and ensure adherence to policies
Develop sourcing strategies to include analyzing spend to understand current state, obtaining business requirements from key internal clients, leading cross‑functional teams, and conducting market research,
Execute sourcing strategies to include identifying and leading cross‑functional teams, developing and managing the sourcing implementation plans, and performing all business‑related functions of the sourcing initiative, and negotiating contracts
Manage supplier relationships through development and tracking of key performance indicators in alignment with quality policies that drive adherence to contractual agreements, continuous improvement and innovation
Contract life‑cycle management (e.g. renewing expiring contracts, updating pricing annually, etc), scanning the marketplace for changes and managing any known or potential business impacts and developing risk mitigation plans
Develop and foster relationships with preferred/critical suppliers to ensure clear communication, create an environment of partnership, and agreed‑to contractually committed levels of service, quality, delivery, and cost
Continuous department process improvements through analysis (e.g. enhancements to the sourcing process, development or revision of key sourcing procedures, documenting processes, etc.)
Serve as backup to the buyers, as needed
Serve as a backup on the Change Control Board for review and approval of customer part changes
Serve as a backup on the Supplier Change Control Board for the review, impact analysis, and approval of supplier change controls
Required Skills and Abilities
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Must demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment, be well organized, take initiative, be flexible
Must work well under pressure, work effectively with all levels of the organization and be able to facilitate resolution of complex issues
Demonstrated ability to apply sound procurement practices and principles and provide solutions to procurement and purchasing issues
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, finance or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
A minimum of five years of experience managing a team of buyers
A minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, materials management, production planning, or other related activities
Solid experience with contract negotiations
Experience in a regulated industry like Life Science or Bioprocessing (cGMP and ISO 9001) is preferred
APICS or ISM Certification ideal
Epicor experience is a plus
Salary range: $115,000- $142,000, depending upon experience + 15% bonus target.
#LI-LG1
Assurance vie
About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Health, Dental, Vision and Travel insurance benefits
Registered Pension Plan with company match
Paid Time Off
Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
Hybrid Work Arrangements (where applicable)
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer. Getinge will, at all times, will comply with all applicable human rights and other legislation when considering all qualified applicants for employment. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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