Materials Management Project Leader

Job Description Summary

The Materials Management Project Leader is responsible for leading strategic initiatives and cross‑functional projects that improve material planning, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain execution. This role serves as the primary liaison between Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project implementation, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuity of supply.

• Lead complex materials management and supply chain projects from initiation through implementation and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain material requirements plans (MRP) to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, packaging, and indirect materials.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to drive project deliverables and remove barriers impacting project performance.
• Support new product introductions, material qualifications, supplier/materials onboarding, and manufacturing transfers.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives that improve material availability, reduce excess inventory, and enhance inventory accuracy.
• Lead process improvement efforts utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Own/lead change controls, investigations, CAPAs, and risk assessments related to materials and supply chain operations.
• Analyze supply chain performance data and implement corrective actions to improve service, quality, and cost metrics.
• Facilitate project reviews, stakeholder communications, and executive‑level updates.
• Establish and monitor project KPIs, ensuring timely achievement of milestones and business objectives.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Operations Management.

• 3+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain planning, operations, or project management.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects in a regulated manufacturing or healthcare environment.

• PMP, APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems, deviation investigations, CAPA management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Supply Chain Optimization

• Strong knowledge of inventory control, material planning, procurement, and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced execution‑driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $95,040.00-$ Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE Health Care offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time…