Procurement Project Initiatives Manager
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Procurement initiatives lead driving cross-functional sourcing, technology, and master-data improvements. Supporting Solventum’s medical-device and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end procurement-related initiatives from concept through execution
- Translate business goals into procurement strategies and project plans
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT stakeholders
- Contribute to the procurement technology roadmap
- Define requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows
- Support procurement master data management strategy and governance
- Work with digital and IT teams to enable future data architecture
- Serve as the communication bridge across departments and manage stakeholder expectations
- Gather business requirements and map current- and future-state procurement workflows
- Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and company standards
- Enable automation of supplier communications, workflows, and data collection
- Define KPIs, track progress, and report outcomes to executive leadership
- Value-stream map people, processes, and tools; assess AI-enabled procurement use cases
- Assist with procedure development, training, and rollout of IT and analytics tools
- Translate complex datasets into actionable strategies and insights
- Identify cost savings, operational efficiencies, and strategic sourcing improvements
- Define master data elements, governance, and measurable performance indicators
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles
- Experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries
- Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with high visibility
- Strong understanding of sourcing systems, digital procurement platforms, and technology enablement
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project)
- Experience synthesizing complex data into actionable strategies and decisions (ERP, SAP, Ariba, Excel, etc.)
- 3+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a data-related role, preferably in a procurement or supply chain setting
- Knowledge of FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards relevant to medical device manufacturing
- Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven expertise in Power BI, including Power Query and data modeling
- Expertise in master data management and governance within supply chain
- Lean manufacturing/six sigma training
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
- Variable incentive pay, if eligible
- Relocation assistance may be authorized
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