Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics
Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics
Function: Global Operations – Global Sourcing
Level: Senior Manager
Reports To: Director, Global Sourcing
Location: Remote - East Coast Preferred.
Travel: 20–30%
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics is responsible for developing and executing the global sourcing strategy for plastic resin, injection molded components, extrusion products, thermoformed products, and other plastic-related direct material categories supporting CONMED's global manufacturing operations.
This role leads strategic supplier relationships, drives total cost of ownership improvements, ensures supply continuity, supports new product introductions, and partners closely with Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Operations teams. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in aligning sourcing strategies with enterprise growth objectives while balancing quality, service, innovation, and risk mitigation requirements.
The position combines strategic leadership, category expertise, supplier management, and cross-functional influence to deliver measurable business results across CONMED's global supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for plastics, resins, molded components, and related manufacturing technologies.
Build comprehensive category roadmaps aligned with business growth, manufacturing expansion, product development, and supplier capability requirements.
Analyze global market trends, commodity indexes, raw material availability, capacity constraints, geopolitical risks, and emerging technologies.
Provide executive recommendations regarding sourcing opportunities, supplier footprint optimization, and risk mitigation strategies.
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
Deliver annual cost reduction, cost avoidance, and productivity objectives.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including: RFIs
RFQs
RFPs
Supplier consolidations
Resourcing projects
Make-versus-buy evaluations
Develop should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses.
Negotiate long-term commercial agreements and pricing structures.
Identify opportunities for design-to-cost, material optimization, and value engineering initiatives.
Supplier Relationship Management
Lead strategic relationships with global plastics suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Establish governance processes including: Quarterly Business Reviews
Executive Supplier Reviews
Performance Scorecards
Continuous Improvement Plans
Drive supplier accountability for: Quality
Delivery
Cost
Capacity
Innovation
Business continuity
Partner with Supplier Development and Quality teams to improve supplier performance and compliance.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Partner with Engineering, R&D, Supplier Development, and Manufacturing teams to support new product development and commercialization efforts.
Engage suppliers early in the development process to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and supply readiness.
Lead sourcing activities supporting: Product launches
Product transfers
Dual source development
Supplier qualification
Capacity planning
Ensure sourcing strategies support CONMED's innovation pipeline and growth objectives.
Risk Management & Supply Continuity
Identify and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
Develop continuity plans including: Dual sourcing strategies
Capacity assessments
Geographic diversification
Inventory strategies
Supplier recovery plans
Monitor market dynamics impacting plastics and resin availability.
Lead supplier risk assessments and mitigation activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with: Manufacturing Operations
Engineering
Quality & Regulatory
Supplier Development
Planning
Finance
Legal
R&D
Support strategic business initiatives and operational improvement projects.
Ensure sourcing decisions align with quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and…