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Nanosonics · 2 weeks ago

Regional Procurement & Supply Manager – North America

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Nanosonics is an Australian infection prevention company that specializes in innovative solutions for the automated reprocessing of reusable medical devices. The Regional Procurement and Supply Chain Manager will oversee procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with business growth and operational excellence.

Health CareInformation TechnologyManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Erin Galloway, SPHR, GPHR

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regional supply chain and procurement strategies to support US manufacturing and sales objectives

Support the Global Demand and Supply Planning Manager in integrated business planning (IBP) and S&OP processes, helping to ensure supply chain decisions align with enterprise growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction

Champion the integration of new products and design changes into planning frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions and uninterrupted supply to consumables

Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and negotiation for assigned direct suppliers, focusing on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and value creation

Be the procurement partner or conduit for HQ support for larger US based Indirect procurement sourcing and negotiation requirements for larger deals (> $25kPA)

Develop and implement sourcing frameworks, templates, and category management plans

Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Support new product introductions and end-of-life transitions with robust planning and forecasting

Oversee order placement, expediting, and inventory management to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective supply of materials to production and supply of finished goods for distribution

Develop and maintain rolling demand and supply plans at SKU and regional levels, integrating inputs from Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Procurement

Ensure compliance with WHS, QMS, and company policies across all planning and supply chain activities

Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain and procurement efficiency to support organizational goals

Engage in ongoing process reviews, cost optimization, and risk mitigation activities

Promote internal stakeholder awareness of procurement processes and monitor compliance to procurement best practice

Collaborate with Inventory Manager, QA, R&D, and Engineering teams to ensure continuity of supply and effective implementation of product changes

Authorise product release for global distribution in conjunction with QA

Qualification

Procurement managementSupply chain operationsS&OPIBPERP/MRP systemsCategory managementLean manufacturingStakeholder managementNegotiation skillsCommercial acumenExcel proficiencyPower BISupplier managementNew product introductionLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Minimum 8–10 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, and category management, ideally in global manufacturing or regulated environments

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., APICS, CIPS, Six Sigma, Lean, PMP) are advantageous

Proven leadership across diverse teams, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing cultures

Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Demonstrated success in S&OP, IBP, and consensus planning

Experience in global operations and multi-region planning

Hands-on experience with new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfer

Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, QAD preferred)

Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and supplier management methodologies

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Proficient in excel to enable detailed analytics and insights

Power BI experience preferred to build key reports to enable more effective performance tracking and decision making