Medline Industries, LP · 1 day ago
Senior Sourcing Manager - Namic
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $199K/yr
7+ years expMedline Industries is a global leader in the healthcare industry, and they are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager for their Namic product division. This role is pivotal in managing global procurement sourcing strategies, ensuring optimal cost of ownership, and mitigating sourcing risks through effective vendor management and strategic negotiations.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareHospitalityManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies to negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers and vendor partners. Manage and optimize direct spend categories to drive best-cost solutions, ensure consistent supply, and proactively reduce risks across the organization
Manage up to $40M spend across key medical and raw materials
Provide strategic insights on global and geopolitical changes affecting tariffs, raw materials, and regulatory requirements, including tariff rates, new laws, and natural resource availability. Offer comprehensive analysis on the impacts of global events and regulatory shifts. Collaborate with industry peers to identify and implement global solutions, while leveraging the Government Affairs team to advocate for Medline’s interests across managed categories
Manage an entire divisional portfolio of managed categories leveraging sourcing experience to drive continuous improvement across all categories with the goal to contain costs, drive improved raw material consumption, and other-cost down initiatives. Drive advanced negotiations and operational gains across all vendors
Oversee the analysis of supplier price increase submissions, assessing the full impact on the division by factoring in rebates and other cost elements. Develop and execute negotiation strategies with vendors to achieve cost avoidance or savings, driving financial performance and supporting broader strategic objectives for the division
Lead the execution of strategic risk assessments, creating comprehensive country-specific views on sourcing risks. Analyze variables like multi-country sourcing, dual sourcing strategies, and geopolitical factors to develop robust risk mitigation plans. Provide recommendations for category-level changes based on thorough risk analysis to safeguard the organization’s supply chain and optimize sourcing strategies
Oversee a diverse range of product categories, with deep expertise in product requirements, manufacturing, raw materials, and other critical value drivers. Guide the team in understanding cost inputs and driving best-cost strategies for Medline. Work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute sourcing initiatives that reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and align with Medline’s long-term goals
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, overseeing negotiations on pricing, managing supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery, and ensuring strict compliance with contracts. Lead efforts to address any supplier issues and work closely with internal teams to improve performance, aligning supplier relationships with Medline’s business objectives
Lead the analysis of domestic and global supply chains, offering strategic insights into the impacts of tariffs, geopolitical risks, and other external factors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proactive strategies that address these challenges and ensure continuity of supply, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives
Lead the strategic evaluation of sourcing strategies for domestic versus import suppliers, including Make vs. Buy analysis for sourced products. Guide the team in identifying and implementing optimal sourcing solutions that drive cost savings, enhance supply chain efficiency, and align with Medline’s long-term goals. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure sourcing strategies are robust and adaptable to changing market conditions
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, risk-based global sourcing strategy to optimize vendor performance across assigned spend categories. Oversee dual sourcing initiatives, dual country of origin planning, vendor allocation optimization, re-sourcing, and cost containment/reduction efforts. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive alignment with strategic goals, ensuring continuous improvement in vendor execution and overall sourcing performance
Lead the strategic identification and execution of cost-savings opportunities within product categories to drive GM growth. Spearhead initiatives for Medline-branded opportunities and negotiate long-term agreements with both domestic and import suppliers, optimizing pricing and supply chain efficiency. Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with broader business objectives
Work collaboratively with Medline Shanghai, Supply Chain, Quality and Product Management teams to maintain and develop vendors and products to reduce supply risk and ensure a healthy supply chain
Take the lead in assisting the reorder buying or quality department with problem suppliers when all efforts to resolve issues through communication have been exhausted. Collaborate with internal teams to identify root causes, develop corrective action plans, and manage the resolution process to ensure continued supplier performance and product quality. Provide strategic oversight and guide cross-functional teams in mitigating risks and maintaining supplier relationships
Provide advanced level advice to the organization and address supplier and supply problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 7 years of sourcing experience
Experience leading category strategies, supplier relationship management, sourcing initiatives
Experience negotiating with outside vendors, including negotiating contracts, prices and reconciling differences
Experienced in documenting procedures and internal controls
Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions
Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines
Ability to work across multiple time zones and locations
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and disability
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Company
Medline Industries, LP
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$0.5MKey Investors
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2025-12-17IPO
2021-06-05Private Equity
2019-09-12Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Steve Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Laabs
Chief Product Officer
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