Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in medical devices and related products, impacting the lives of patients around the world. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Global Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, drive cost optimization, and collaborate with senior leaders to enhance procurement strategies. Responsibilities • Responsible for Indirect Procurement processes globally • Works collaboratively with internal functional organizations to ensure a cost effective and timely delivery of goods and services aligned with business needs • Provides strategic direction and leadership for the Indirect Procurement organization • Responsible for ensuring that Indirect Procurement plans are in support of the best possible total cost of acquisition for goods and services, as well as enhancing working capital objectives • Works closely with other senior level people within and outside of the company to resolve highly complex, time sensitive issues • Influences internal customers as necessary to ensure successful strategy implementation • Directs the professional growth of professional staff by providing individualized guidance, training and supervision • Collaborates and works cross functionally with other leaders to ensure the successful acquisition of goods and services on time and within budget • Strategically align with Terumo Corp and other organizations under the TC umbrella to optimizing supplier relationships and leveraging spend Skills • Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree desired • Minimum of 8 years progressive management experience within indirect procurement • Ability to negotiate complex contracts with Indirect suppliers of goods and services • Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and communicate complex issues in a manner that allows maximum product flexibility without compromising quality standard • Demonstrated creativity and the ability to think 'outside the box' • Demonstrated ability to analyze a high level of detail and make educated decisions with limited data • Capacity to define and communicate planning and procurement challenges and provide guidance to top management in developing and implementing positive and proactive solutions • Demonstrated ability to interact productively and to effectively influence peers, external colleagues and senior management • Capability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence • Willingness to take ownership and accept responsibility for actions and decisions • Must be detail oriented, well organized and able to work independently and in teams • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills • Commitment to cross-functional problem solving • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills • Work with drug/device combination products is desired • Experience with planning in a Global environment • Extensive experience negotiating complex and multi-faceted contracts in a global environment Benefits • Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans • A robust wellness program • Life insurance and disability coverages • A variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more • 401(k) plan with a matching contribution • Vacation and sick time programs for associates Company Overview • Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies serving customers in more than 150 countries. It was founded in 1964, and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job