Director, Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Procurement-Orthopaedics

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Job Summary

The Director, Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Procurement is the end-to-end strategic, commercial and operational Procurement leader for the Spine, Sports Medicine and Craniomaxillofacial and Thoracic (CMFT) platforms. The role is a member of the Orthopaedics Supply Chain Procurement Leadership Team and the primary Source partner to the Spine, Sports & CMFT Supply Chain Leadership Team. The Director translates platform, product and Supply Chain priorities into integrated supplier, sourcing, contracting, innovation, risk, network and value-creation strategies. The position is accountable across the complete supplier lifecycle, from upstream R&D engagement and supplier selection through contracting, performance management, business continuity, implementation and stabilization. A central accountability is shaping and executing the future supply network, including acquisitions and integrations, external-manufacturing strategies, site exits, insourcing and outsourcing decisions, major product and manufacturing transfers, and supplier‑network transformation. The role balances immediate service and continuity requirements with multi-year roadmaps supporting growth, quality, resilience, margin expansion, cash flow and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Platform Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Serve as the senior Procurement lead and single point of accountability for Spine, Sports & CMFT, representing Source in platform, value-stream, financial, innovation and operational governance.
  • Translate business, product and Supply Chain strategies into clear Procurement priorities, roadmaps, resource plans and executive decisions.
  • Partner across R&D, NPI, Technical Operations, Planning, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, Operations, Commercial and regional teams; elevate material risks and decisions promptly.
• 2. Procurement Strategy, Financial Performance & Value Creation
  • Own the integrated platform Procurement strategy and contribution to business planning, latest estimates, long-range financial planning and annual targets.
  • Build and govern a credible pipeline for margin expansion, cost competitiveness, productivity and cash flow, supported by defined baselines, Finance validation, milestones and accountable owners.
  • Drive sustainable value through strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier development, design-to-value, material and process optimization, commercial restructuring and network changes.
  • Monitor purchase-price exposure, claims, inflation/market movement, capital, tooling, non-recurring expense and other commercial risks.
• 3. Supplier Strategy, Governance & Performance
  • Own the platform view of the supplier base, including spend, product dependency, ownership, criticality, capability, capacity, performance, risk and growth relevance.
  • Develop supplier segmentation, product-to-supplier mapping, strategic supplier roadmaps and executive engagement plans.
  • Sponsor supplier business reviews and directly engage supplier executives on service, quality, capacity, cost, innovation, contracts and long‑term strategy.
  • Establish measurable performance and development plans, clear escalation paths and disciplined follow‑through for critical suppliers.
• 4. Supply Reliability, Business Continuity & Risk
  • Maintain executive oversight of supplier, component, technology, capacity, financial, geographic, logistics and regulatory risks affecting continuity or growth.
  • Lead the Procurement response to significant disruptions and coordinate mitigation with Planning, Quality, Operations, Technical Operations and Regulatory.
  • Drive alternate‑source, dual‑source, supplier‑development, capacity‑expansion, transfer, insourcing or inventory‑protection strategies where justified.
  • Embed continuity protections and phase‑in/phase‑out requirements in sourcing strategies, contracts and supplier plans.
• 5. NPD, Innovation & Upstream R&D Partnership
  • Ensure early Procurement engagement in product and technology development, providing supply‑market, capability, cost, commercial and risk insights.
  • Oversee supplier identification, due diligence, selection, contracting, qualification and readiness for new‑product development, validation, launch and scale‑up.
  • Drive competitive sourcing solutions that support target cost, quality, time‑to‑market, scalability, intellectual property and continuity requirements.
  • Connect unmet business and technical needs with supplier‑enabled innovation, automation, materials and manufacturing capabilities.
• 6. Strategic Sourcing, Market Intelligence & Category Alignment
  • Lead critical RFx processes, market engagements, supplier evaluations and complex negotiations across base business, NPD and transformation programs.
  • Build fact‑based perspectives on supplier markets, technologies, materials, capacity, manufacturing routes, total cost and risk.
  • Align platform needs with key stakeholders, resolving conflicts through transparent governance and business‑based recommendations.
  • Use target cost, should‑cost, total cost of ownership and competitive benchmarks to support major decisions.
• 7. Contracting & Commercial Governance
  • Maintain executive oversight of contract coverage and commercial risk; prioritize agreements based on supplier criticality, spend, exposure and growth dependency.
  • Sponsor strategic supply, development, external‑manufacturing and other commercial agreements, amendments and significant claims.
• 8. Network Strategy, Acquisitions, Transfers & External Manufacturing
  • Lead the Procurement dimension of acquisitions, business integrations, site exits, insourcing and outsourcing decisions, external‑manufacturing transitions, product transfers and supplier‑network redesign.
  • For acquisitions, lead supplier due diligence, ownership mapping, onboarding, contract review or novation, pricing alignment, risk assessment, systems and master‑data readiness, and transition to the future Procurement operating model.
  • For major transfers, lead network assessment, sourcing strategy, competitive RFx, supplier recommendation, contracting, implementation and stabilization.
  • Define decision criteria balancing run cost, innovation and future savings, execution capability, quality and regulatory readiness, financial strength, capacity, continuity, workforce, systems and long‑term strategic fit.
  • Remain accountable beyond supplier award through supplier readiness, implementation, operational stabilization and long‑term value realization.
• 9. People & Executive Leadership
  • Lead, coach and develop the geographically dispersed Procurement team; establish clear accountability across platforms, value streams, suppliers and programs.
  • Align permanent and project resources to the highest business priorities, including acquisitions and network transformations.
  • Build an inclusive, high‑performing culture with strong succession, capability development, transparent communication and accountability.
  • Provide structured recommendations and updates to senior leaders and lead through ambiguity, high‑pressure escalations and organizational change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, External Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, financial value delivery and cross‑functional business partnership.
• Demonstrated people leadership, executive supplier engagement, complex negotiation and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Preferred

• MBA, advanced degree or professional Procurement, Supply Chain or Project Management certification.
• Experience in MedTech/Orthopaedics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with direct materials, precision manufacturing, implants, instruments, biologics, ERP environments and digital Procurement tools.
• Multi‑country experience and demonstrated success transforming Procurement operating models or supplier networks.

Key Competences

• Platform Leadership
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Management
• External Manufacturing
• Acquisition Integration
• Network Transformation
• Business Continuity
• Risk Management
• Financial Acumen
• NPD and Innovation
• Executive Communication
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Negotiation
• Change Management
• Talent Development

Required Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Change Management
• Compliant Spend
• Cost‑Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Creating Purpose
• Critical Thinking
• Developing Others
• Financial Competence
• Inclusive Leadership
• Industry Analysis
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Operational Excellence
• Performance Measurement
• Procurement
• Procurement Policies
• Procurement Systems
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Supplier Collaboration

Preferred Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Change Management
• Compliant Spend
• Cost‑Benefit Analysis (CBA)
• Creating Purpose
• Critical Thinking
• Developing Others
• Financial Competence
• Inclusive Leadership
• Industry Analysis
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Operational Excellence
• Performance Measurement
• Procurement
• Procurement Policies
• Procurement Systems
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Supplier Collaboration

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $150,000.00 - $258,750.00

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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