Strategic Procurement Manager

General Mission

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing and managing a supplier portfolio to support Exalta’s growth strategy in the U.S. market. The role combines sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and supply security across key categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers aligned with company needs and compliance requirements.
• Develop category strategies and implement sourcing plans for various commodities and procurement categores.
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance assessments with suppliers.

• Contracting & Negotiation
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions.
• Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts (confidentiality, exclusivity, long-term agreements).
• Secure risk-mitigation measures (dual sourcing, capacity planning, rebates).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure supplier compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, and internal quality standards.
• Support new product introductions and industrial transfers through supplier qualification and cost modeling.
• Provide reporting and spend analysis to Procurement leadership.

• Operational Excellence
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track savings, supplier performance, and cost evolution.
• Manage and resolve critical supplier disputes.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in medical devices, aerospace, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of raw materials (stainless steel, titanium, aluminum) and subcontracted processes (heat treatment, anodization, electropolishing) a plus.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and supplier audits.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI).

Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical mindset and financial acumen.
• Problem-solving and resilience in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Mobility

• Travel regularly across Exalta’s U.S. facilities and supplier sites to support sourcing activities, supplier development, audits, and operational reviews.
• Expected travel time: approximately 15% to 20%.