Global Category Manager, Electronics & Electrical Components

At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it. 

Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.  

As a key member of the global sourcing team, you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes. 

Job Title: 
Global Category Manager  

Reports To: 
V.P. of Procurement  

Location: 

Dallas, TX preferred. Open to U.S. Remote.

Business Unit Description: 
Bracing & Support 

Job Title/High-Level Position Summary:  

The Global Category Manager evaluates, selects, and manages vendor partnerships. A typical sourcing manager is responsible for all approximately $45Million dollars of direct material spend managing electronics including: motors, blowers, fans and power supplies, box build finished good devices, and other electronic subassembly components.   

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage a portfolio of assigned commodities/categories that are utilized in Prevention & Recovery Business Units. 

• Primary point of contact with suppliers and owner of the commercial relationship between ENOVIS and suppliers. 

• Analyze direct material spend to identify opportunities for cost improvement, supplier consolidation, and simplification. 

• Directs and executes budgetary cost reduction programs and initiatives that facilitate business owners achieving their business unit goals and financial targets. Assures the appropriate use of capital and financial resources. Generates analytics to support these positions. 

• Lead supplier contract negotiations on behalf of ENOVIS. 

• Monitor supplier performance against key metrics of cost, quality, and delivery.  

• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through vendor negotiations, alternate sourcing, and material simplification. 

• Develop and execute the long-term sourcing strategy to achieve “best source” material sourcing considering total landed cost, region of origin, quality, and lead time. 

• Facilitates Supplier Relationship Management through development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators for the category; establishes collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation. 

• Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings. 

Minimum Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience progressive experience in Sourcing and Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply Inventory planning with a proven ability to lead change. 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• Experience working with a global supply chain in the electronics environment – ideally with exposure to complex BOM’s and ability to secure components for critical items going EOL.  

• Experience in common MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite is required. 

• Experience in negotiation and contract development is required. 

• Excellent presentation/communication skills from the board room to point of impact including upper management and suppliers is required. 

• Ability to lead teams (including cross-functional teams) from creation of charter and change process through successful implementation of improvements is required.  

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with commercial teams, production teams, distribution teams, and customer service teams is required. 

• Detailed knowledge of the strategic sourcing procurement lifecycle and procurement best practices and methods and can demonstrate how this knowledge has been applied to optimize category profitability and supplier performance. 

• Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems. 

• Experience coordinating and facilitating executive management meetings.   

• Strong project and process management to execute supply strategy for assigned categories with cross functional teams. 

• Expertise with contract requirements to negotiate critical terms and conditions in line with category strategy. 

Travel Requirements:  

• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time; both domestic and international travel (Tijuana, Mexico) is required. 

• Typical work-related travel assignments range 1-3 days, and as such overnight, out-of-town stays are required. 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 

• Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). 

• Experience in a high-growth or technology-driven organization. 

• Familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices and supplier diversity initiatives. 

Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship. 

“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes. 

What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the “why” behind our purpose, values and behaviors: 

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical Insurance 

• Dental Insurance 

• Vision Insurance 

• Spending and Savings Accounts 

• 401(k) Plan 

• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays 

• Income Protection Plans 

• Discounted Insurance Rates 

• Legal Services