Senior Manager Procurement Job at Baxter (Deerfield)

Senior Manager Procurement

Baxter

Location:
United States , Deerfield

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

136000.00 - 187000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Sr. Manager, Procurement, Contract Manufacturing is responsible for developing global sourcing strategies for all Electronic Contract Manufacturing. Provide leadership for indirect reports, critical thinking and expertise of Contract Manufacturing cost and operational structures to advance Baxter Global Business Units (GBUs) mission agenda “Sustain and Save Lives”.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for supplier relationship management, pricing, and risk assessment
Develop and Implement appropriate strategies to multi-source and assurance of supply
Responsible for negotiations and contracting
Develop robust category strategies that reduce supply base, reduce dependence on single/sole sourced suppliers, deliver continuity of supply, and provide for annual cost reductions
Deliver annual VIP (cost reductions) and PPV objectives at category and plant levels. Jointly, with supplier quality, address supplier quality issues timely
Jointly development and execution of long-term strategies, aligned with the Electronics and Electromechanical strategy, that will optimize Baxter’s global position in terms of quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost
Partnering closely with Baxters’s R&D organization, this individual will work to mitigate risk and continuously work to develop and improve supplier systems and processes
Responsible for using technology, VA/VE, and purchasing power to reduce the overall cost of ownership and acquisition through strategic negotiation and optimization of supplier agreements
Leading the strategy for a cross-functional, cross-divisional commodity team in the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities, in support of business objectives, contract ownership, quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost
Own strategies that extend through the global supply chain including primary and sub-tier suppliers
Effectively manages long-term relationships with suppliers and internal partners

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree
MBA desirable
CPM desirable
Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
Experience in a regulated and highly technical environment preferred, such as experience in the Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial OEM, and/or Medical Device industries
Strong decision maker surrounding multi-million dollar contracts and agreements and major policies
Strong ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership both internally and externally
Risk management abilities required to drive innovative solutions and problem solving analysis and resolution
Seasoned negotiator with knowledge of cost tools such as material breakdown, benchmarking, value analysis, value engineering, complex RFQ’s and innovative purchasing tools
Strong project management skills to drive projects to closure
High level technical and financial proficiency
Ability to think strategically and globally
Ability to manage diverse partner interests and expectations
Strong understanding in building category strategies and complex pricing arrangements and supplier profitability
Contract Manufacturing, Electronic and/or electromechanical knowledge preferred
Strong ethical background
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills
Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem-solving, continuous improvement, corrective and preventative action, product quality assurance systems, and supplier performance development and evaluation is helpful
Travel of 25-40% including global travel

Nice to have:

Experience in a regulated and highly technical environment preferred, such as experience in the Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial OEM, and/or Medical Device industries
Contract Manufacturing, Electronic and/or electromechanical knowledge preferred
Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem-solving, continuous improvement, corrective and preventative action, product quality assurance systems, and supplier performance development and evaluation is helpful

What we offer:

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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