Insulet Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Senior Category Manager, Direct Procurement
US - Massachusetts (Acton - Office)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $187K/yr
10+ years expInsulet Corporation is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes. The Senior Category Manager will develop and execute sourcing strategies for the Injection Molding Plastics Category, focusing on improving quality, ensuring on-time delivery, and reducing costs while managing supplier relationships and performance.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement global sourcing strategies for the plastics category that continuously improves quality, delivery, service, total cost of ownership, cash flow, and mitigates risk in the supply chain
Monitor global category market conditions, supplier innovation, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities specific to injection molding plastics
Identify and manage supply risks, ensuring continuity and scalability, ensuring that suppliers can meet Insulet’s global capacity requirements for inject6ion molding and plastics
Establish strong supplier relationships, and manage the plastics category spend and supplier performance
Act as the primary escalation point and ensure timely resolution of issues and challenges
Collaborate with key business stakeholders and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to measure and review supplier performance and ensure conformance to quality, delivery, service, cost, and risk mitigation goals
Oversee the supplier selection process
Develop and execute negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and reduce total cost of ownership
Ensure that all commercial terms are agreed and documented, and that NDAs, SOWs, and Purchase Agreements are executed on a timely basis
Perform contract life-cycle management to include reviewing/renewing expiring contracts, updating pricing and commercial terms
Drive year-over-year cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through annual negotiations and a pipeline of material cost optimization initiatives through design, competitive leverage, market intelligence, value analysis/value engineering, and process improvements
Perform total cost and pricing analysis and monitor industry trends to achieve lowest total cost of ownership (TCO)
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risk to ensure supply chain resiliency and continuity of supply
Perform other duties and lead projects as required. Proactively identify and mitigate supply risk to ensure supply chain resiliency and continuity of supply
Serve as the Trusted Advisor for Insulet’s Plastics team in regards to suppliers, technologies, and strategies
Perform other duties and lead projects as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or engineering related discipline; Master's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred
10+ years' relevant experience leading a technical category in sourcing, negotiating, contracting, supplier management, and project management
Prior experience in global strategic sourcing and supplier management of plastics and/or injection molding, using strategic category management techniques to achieve results. Strong technical aptitude relating to these categories is required
Understanding of the relevant processes for injection molding and capabilities, materials, supply base, and industry trends
Success in selecting suppliers and negotiating contracts that deliver robust supply chain solutions
Demonstrated success in scaling supply chains and managing supplier performance
Demonstrated track record of measurable cost savings on an annual basis
Experience in successfully using benchmarking and cost analysis tools to deliver negotiation outcomes
Must possess the social intelligence to influence and lead at the most senior levels within the organization
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Medical device or manufacturing experience highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
And additional employee wellness programs
Company
Insulet Corporation
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$629.5MKey Investors
DeerfieldOrbiMedAlta Partners
2025-03-18Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $60M
2007-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Ashley McEvoy
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ana Maria Chadwick
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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