Sr. Category Manager, Direct Procurement Mechanicals (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement global sourcing strategies for the Springs and Mechanical Components Category.
• Continuously improve quality, delivery, service, total cost of ownership, cash flow, and mitigate risk in the supply chain.
• Monitor global category market conditions, supplier innovation, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities specific to Springs, stampings and Mechanical Components.
• Identify and manage supply risks, ensuring continuity and scalability.
• Ensure that suppliers can meet Insulet’s global capacity requirements for the spend category.
• Establish strong supplier relationships, manage the 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.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risk to ensure supply chain resiliency and continuity of supply.

Requirements

• 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 metals category in sourcing, negotiating, contracting, supplier management, and project management.
• Prior experience in global strategic sourcing and supplier management of Mechanical components, using strategic category management techniques to achieve results.
• Strong technical aptitude relating to these categories is required.
• Understanding of relevant mechanical manufacturing processes and capabilities, materials, supply bases, and industry trends applicable to springs and mechanical components.
• Demonstrated success in selecting suppliers and negotiating contracts that deliver robust supply chain solutions.
• 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.
• Medical device or manufacturing experience highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Travel up to 25%, including international travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites.
• This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office).
• Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs