Manager, Strategic Sourcing

About the Company

With a history spanning more than eight decades, Natus has partnered closely with clinicians to deliver leading neurodiagnostic solutions. Their technology streamlines intricate processes, improves precision and efficiency, and is informed by extensive care experience. At Natus Neuro, every role contributes to innovative healthcare advances.

Role Overview

As Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you will be stepping into a pivotal leadership position, empowering a talented team and shaping supplier strategies that drive the performance and growth of a global medical technology business. You will collaborate closely with departments such as Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development, providing ample opportunity to influence key organizational decisions.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a Strategic Sourcing team to drive their professional growth and create a supportive, high-performance culture.
• Design and execute sourcing strategies that align with business expansion, cost targets, and sustainable supplier partnerships.
• Deliver quantifiable improvements in cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, auditing, and ongoing performance management, ensuring adherence to GMP and quality requirements.
• Streamline procurement workflows, implement efficient tools, and reinforce sourcing governance structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve supplier challenges and support budgeting, planning, and strategic functional development.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive background in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, preferably in regulated fields such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Capability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, promoting accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• A track record of creating and executing category strategies that deliver tangible business impact.
• Ability to align procurement initiatives with broader organizational objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in driving process enhancements and adopting sourcing tools to build team capability.
• Strong at both strategic planning and hands-on operational execution.
• Excellent skills in managing stakeholders and collaborating across various departments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance, defined-contribution pension, and educational assistance.
• Active employee sports and social club.
• Flexible working conditions and flextime (subject to role).
• Free on-site parking and ongoing opportunities for professional advancement within a global organization.

Additional Information

• All applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.