Director, Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Procurement-Orthopaedics

Director, Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Procurement

The Director, Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Procurement is the end-to-end strategic, commercial and operational Procurement leader for the Spine, Sports Medicine and Craniomaxillofacial and Thoracic (CMFT) platforms. The role is a member of the Orthopaedics Supply Chain Procurement Leadership Team and the primary Source partner to the Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Leadership Team.

The Director translates platform, product and Supply Chain priorities into integrated supplier, sourcing, contracting, innovation, risk, network and value-creation strategies. The position is accountable across the complete supplier lifecycle, from upstream R&D engagement and supplier selection through contracting, performance management, business continuity, implementation and stabilization.

A central accountability is shaping and executing the future supply network, including acquisitions and integrations, external-manufacturing strategies, site exits, insourcing and outsourcing decisions, major product and manufacturing transfers, and supplier-network transformation. The role balances immediate service and continuity requirements with multi-year roadmaps supporting growth, quality, resilience, margin expansion, cash flow and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Leadership & Business Partnership
• Procurement Strategy, Financial Performance & Value Creation
• Supplier Strategy, Governance & Performance
• Supply Reliability, Business Continuity & Risk
• NPD, Innovation & Upstream R&D Partnership
• Strategic Sourcing, Market Intelligence & Category Alignment
• Contracting & Commercial Governance
• Network Strategy, Acquisitions, Transfers & External Manufacturing
• People & Executive Leadership

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations or a related field. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, External Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field. Significant leadership experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, financial value delivery and cross-functional business partnership. Demonstrated people leadership, executive supplier engagement, complex negotiation and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Preferred: MBA, advanced degree or professional Procurement, Supply Chain or Project Management certification. Experience in MedTech/Orthopaedics manufacturing environment. Experience with direct materials, precision manufacturing, implants, instruments, biologics, ERP environments and digital Procurement tools. Multi-country experience and demonstrated success transforming Procurement operating models or supplier networks.

Key Competences:

• Platform Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, External Manufacturing, Acquisition Integration, Network Transformation, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, NPD and Innovation, Executive Communication, Cross-Functional Leadership, Negotiation, Change Management, Talent Development.
• Required Skills: Business Data Analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Change Management, Compliant Spend, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Creating Purpose, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Procurement, Procurement Policies, Procurement Systems, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration
• Preferred Skills: Business Data Analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Savvy, Category Management Strategy, Change Management, Compliant Spend, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Creating Purpose, Critical Thinking, Developing Others, Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Procurement, Procurement Policies, Procurement Systems, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Collaboration

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 daysVolunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below.

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