Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics

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:

RFIsRFQsRFPsSupplier 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…