- Posted 24 October 2025
- Salary 125,000
- LocationSan Diego
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineManufacturing & Operations
- Reference224696
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain
Job description
Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Medical Device / Life Sciences
We’re seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join a leading global medical device organization. In this role, you’ll play a key part in optimizing supplier performance, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting category management across a dynamic and regulated manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Analyze supplier performance, market trends, and cost structures to identify savings opportunities.
- Support supplier evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations to achieve best-in-class quality, cost, and service outcomes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
- Conduct cost modeling and should-cost analyses to inform strategic decisions.
- Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to monitor performance and support continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and relevant regulatory standards (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485).
- Monitor supply chain risk and industry trends to proactively mitigate potential disruptions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analytics — ideally within the medical device or life sciences industry.
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills; Power BI and ERP (SAP preferred) experience a plus.
- Proven success in supplier negotiations and relationship management.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.