Category Manager, Medical Equipment Lead
Hybrid (New York), Hybrid (Stockholm)Full-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Specialist Category Manager to lead strategic procurement of medical equipment globally, shaping procurement strategy for third-party medical devices and capital equipment in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the global procurement strategy for medical equipment categories (blood laboratory analysers, ultrasound systems, cardiovascular diagnostic equipment, ECG devices, and ancillary hardware)
- Manage strategic supplier relationships for third-party medical device manufacturers and distributors as primary procurement interface
- Lead end-to-end sourcing process for medical equipment (market analysis, RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract award)
- Drive value for money via multi-year supply agreements, bulk purchases, direct manufacturer partnerships, and co-development/co-investment opportunities
- Lead commercial negotiations with medical device suppliers balancing cost, quality, service levels, and regulatory compliance
- Manage supplier contracts lifecycle (execution, performance monitoring, renewals, terminations)
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams on performance requirements, quality standards, and regulatory specs (MDR, FDA)
- Support Gen 2 equipment programme and NPI procurement needs
- Develop and maintain procurement playbooks (device selection criteria, supplier qualification, contract templates)
- Monitor medical device market for tech developments, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and suppliers to inform medium-term strategy
- Manage supplier performance against SLAs, quality KPIs, and delivery commitments
- Create and manage Purchase Orders in line with internal policies
- Oversee full logistics lifecycle for medical equipment (international shipping, customs, last-mile delivery)
- Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance, cost savings, and milestones
Qualifications
- Proven experience in strategic procurement in medical device, healthcare technology, or life sciences sectors
- Direct experience procuring capital medical equipment (blood laboratory systems, ultrasound, cardiovascular diagnostics)
- Background or training in medical/biomedical/clinical sciences desirable
- Strong understanding of source-to-contract in regulated environments; familiarity with EU MDR, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements related to supplier qualification and device procurement
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder supplier relationships with global OEMs
- Commercial acumen with track record of delivering cost savings and contract value in capital equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ERP systems
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work across time zones and travel internationally
- CIPS or equivalent procurement certification a plus
Skills
Required:Strategic procurementSupplier relationship managementRegulatory compliance (MDR, FDA, ISO 13485)
Benefits
- Not specified in the description
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