Global Procurement Category Lead – External Manufacturing

Job Description Summary

As a Global Procurement Category Lead – External Manufacturing, you will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for external manufacturing (CMO) services within the GE Healthcare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics across the globe.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of contract manufacturing services to support the company's global operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Developing, implement, and manage global procurement strategies for all external manufacturing categories, including contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for finished goods, sub-assemblies, and specialized components.
• Leading complex negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs), driving significant cost reductions and value creation.
• Conducting market analysis, supplier evaluations, and risk assessments to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with external manufacturing partners, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations teams to ensure alignment on product requirements, supplier capabilities, and delivery timelines.
• Driving supplier performance management, including regular business reviews, key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, and corrective action implementation.
• Identifying and implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to optimize efficiency and effectiveness across the external manufacturing category.
• Managing the contract lifecycle for external manufacturing agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Leading and participate in strategic projects aimed at supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing initiatives, and supply chain resiliency improvements.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors impacting the external manufacturing landscape.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Progressive experience in global procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, specifically focused on external manufacturing or contract manufacturing.
• Proven track record of success in leading complex negotiations, managing large spend categories, and delivering significant cost savings.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, GMP), and regulatory requirements within the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to travel globally as required.

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About Us

At GE HealthCare, we see possibilities through innovation. We’re partnering with our customers to fulfill healthcare’s greatest potential through groundbreaking medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. Better tools enabling better patient care. Together, we are not only building a healthier future but living our purpose to create a world where healthcare has no limits.