Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement (Remote - Globally)

Requisition ID: 34297 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. Join a global leader and shape the future of procurement. We're seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a diverse portfolio of goods and services. In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with senior leaders, drive cost optimization, and influence procurement strategies that support innovation and growth. You'll lead a talented team, negotiate complex global contracts, and align with corporate partners to maximize supplier relationships and value. If you're a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for strategic leadership and global impact, we would like to hear from you. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Indirect Procurement processes globally.
• Works collaboratively with internal functional organizations to ensure a cost effective and timely delivery of goods and services aligned with business needs.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the Indirect Procurement organization.
• Responsible for ensuring that Indirect Procurment plans are in support of the best possible total cost of acquisition for goods and services, as well as enhancing working capital objectives.
• Works closely with other senior level people within and outside of the company to resolve highly complex, time sensitive issues.
• Influences internal customers as necessary to ensure successful strategy implementation.
• Directs the professional growth of professional staff by providing individualized guidance, training and supervision.
• Collaborates and works cross functionally with other leaders to ensure the successful acquisition of goods and services on time and within budget.
• Strategically align with Terumo Corp and other organizations under the TC umbrella to optimizing supplier relationships and leveraging spend.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree desired. Experience

• Minimum of 8 years progressive management experience within indirect procurement.
• Work with drug/device combination products is desired.
• Experience with planning in a Global environment.
• Extensive experience negotiating complex and multi-faceted contracts in a global environment.

Skills

• Ability to negotiate complex contracts with Indirect suppliers of goods and services.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and communicate complex issues in a manner that allows maximum product flexibility without compromising quality standard.
• Demonstrated creativity and the ability to think "outside the box".
• Demonstrated ability to analyze a high level of detail and make educated decisions with limited data.
• Capacity to define and communicate planning and procurement challenges and provide guidance to top management in developing and implementing positive and proactive solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to interact productively and to effectively influence peers, external colleagues and senior management.
• Capability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Willingness to take ownership and accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized and able to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Commitment to cross-functional problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

LOCATION Lakewood, Colorado or Remote ideally in NA or EMEA - Open to candidates willing to relocate to the Denver metro area. TRAVEL

• There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of normal business hours, consistent with other global-level positions.
• US and International travel will be required at Apply tot his job

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