[Hiring] Procurement Project Initiatives Manager @SOLVENTUM

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Project Initiatives Lead to drive key procurement initiatives aligned with our broader business priorities. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing cross-functional project plans, optimizing processes, and defining standard work.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage end-to-end procurement-related initiatives, from concept through execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment: Translate business goals into clear, actionable procurement strategies and project plans that align with overall company priorities and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Finance, and IT) to align procurement initiatives with broader operational and product development timelines.
• Technology Roadmap & Enablement: Contribute to the development and execution of the procurement technology roadmap. Define and document requirements for systems, tools, and digital workflows to improve sourcing efficiency and visibility.
• Master Data Product and Process Stewardship: Support the business functional team in assessing the requirements and strategy around master data management for procurement and its associated governance.
• Communication & Change Management: Serve as the primary communication bridge across departments, providing clear updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project transparency at all levels.
• Requirements Gathering & Process Design: Lead the collection and synthesis of business requirements to support tool selection, process redesign, or capability enhancements.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure procurement initiatives adhere to medical device regulatory requirements and company compliance standards.
• Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and success metrics for each initiative. Track progress and report outcomes to executive leadership.
• Process/Tool Optimization and Standard Work: Engage cross-functional teams to value stream map current vs future state people, process, and tools.
• Tool Implementation & Support: Assist in procedure development, training, and rollout of new IT and analytics tools.
• Insight Delivery: Translate complex data sets into meaningful insights and actionable strategies that drive business performance.
• Data & Governance: Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and strategic sourcing improvements through data insights and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Proven success in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with high visibility.
• Strong understanding of sourcing systems, digital procurement platforms, and technology enablement.

Requirements

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies and decisions (ERP, SAP, Ariba, Excel, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a data-related role, preferably in a procurement or supply chain setting.
• Knowledge of FDA/GxP compliance and ISO standards relevant to medical device manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Ariba).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.
• Proven expertise in Power BI (including Power Query and data modeling).
• Expertise in master data management and governance within supply chain.
• Lean manufacturing/six sigma training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability Benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Absences.
• Retirement Benefits.