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Laborie · 1 day ago

Senior Manager Purchasing

Laborie is a world-class specialist medical company dedicated to preserving and restoring human dignity through advanced technologies. The Senior Manager, Purchasing will lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities to ensure cost-effective acquisition of materials and services while driving supplier performance and optimizing purchasing processes.

Health CareManufacturingMedical

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with company goals, including cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation
Lead and mentor a team of buyers and sourcing specialists, to foster a high-performance culture
Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, and issue resolution
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to support new product introductions and ongoing production needs
Monitor market trends, supply chain risks, and pricing fluctuations to inform purchasing decisions
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other relevant regulatory requirements in all procurement activities
Implement and maintain KPIs to measure purchasing performance, cost savings, and supplier reliability
Support ERP system optimization and data integrity related to purchasing and inventory management

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier managementERP systemsFDA complianceNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry
Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Knowledge of FDA and ISO 13485 requirements
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred

MBA or APICS/ISM certification

Benefits

Paid time off and paid volunteer time
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Parental Leave and Adoption Services
Health and Wellness Programs and Events
Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Company

Laborie

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Laborie is a world-class specialist medical company that makes and advances technologies that preserve and restore human dignity.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Audax Private Equity
2016-08-19Acquired
2012-07-19Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Bo Jesper Hansen
Non Executive Director
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Ray Laborie
Consultant for distributors of medical devices
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