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We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Excellence Manager to drive key procurement initiatives aligned with our broader business priorities. This individual will play a critical role imizing process and defining standard work, shaping our procurement technology roadmap, and defining business requirements to enable operational excellence in a regulated, fast-paced medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentThe Impact You’ll Make in this RoleProject Leadership:Lead and manage end-to-end procurement-related initiatives, from concept through execution, ensuring delivery on time, with on budget.Strategic Planning & Alignment: Translate business goals into clear, actionable procurement strategies and project plans that align with overall company priorities and objectives.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT) to align procurement initiatives with broader operational and product development timelines.Technology Roadmap & Enablement: Contribute to the development and execution of the procurement technology roadmap. Define and document requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows to improve sourcing efficiency and visibility.Communication & Change Management: Serve as the primary communication bridge across departments, providing clear updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project transparency at all levels.Requirements Gathering & Process Design: Lead the collection and synthesis of business requirements to support tool selection, process redesign, or capability enhancements. Map current and future-state procurement workflows.Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure procurement initiatives adhere to medical device regulatory requirements and company compliance standards.Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and success metrics for each initiative. Track progress and report outcomes to executive leadership.Process/ Tool Optimization and Standard Work: Engage cross functional teams to value stream map current vs future state people, process and tools to address critical business user stories.Tool Implementation & Support: Assist ining and rollout of new IT and analytics tools for both internal and external users to streamline procurement operations and enhance data capabilities across the organization.Insight Delivery: Translate complex data sets into meaningful insights and actionable strategies that drive business performance, supplier collaboration, and procurement excellence.Data & Governance: Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and strategic sourcing improvements through data insights and analytics. Define and address key master data elements and ensure governance and performance indicators are clearly defined and measurable.Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success ventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree ineering, Business, or related field; MBA or PMP certification preferred and 7+ years of experience ply chain, or project management rolesAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Experience ideally withe sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.Proven success ss-functional initiatives with high visibility.Strong understanding of sourcing systems, digital procurement platforms, and technology enablement.Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project).Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies and decisions (ERP, SAP, Ariba, Excel, etc.).3+ years of experience iness intelligence, or a data-related role, preferably in a procurement or supply chain setting.Knowledge of FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards relevant to medical device manufacturing.Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.Proven expertise in Power BI (including Power Query and data modeling).Expertise in master data management and governance within supply chainLean manufacturing/ six sigma trainingSolventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $125,600 - $172,700, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. s position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards
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