Category Manager – External Contract Manufacturing

Envista

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External contract manufacturing experience
Oem supplier management skills
Contract negotiation and commercial ownership
Envista is seeking a Category Manager for External Contract Manufacturing, responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies for externally manufactured products. The ideal candidate should possess experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management within regulated industries

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for defining and executing global category and sourcing strategies for externally manufactured products across Nobel Biocare's Business Units.
  • Candidates must possess proven experience working with External Contract Manufacturing and/or OEM suppliers, preferably within the highly regulated medical device industry.
  • The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure supply readiness and cost competitiveness.

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Match Score: 85

Envista is seeking a Category Manager for External Contract Manufacturing, responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies for externally manufactured products. The ideal candidate should possess experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management within regulated industries.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External Contract Manufacturing experience
  • OEM supplier management skills
  • Contract negotiation and commercial ownership
  • Global sourcing strategy execution
  • Regulatory compliance in medical devices

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in additional languages
  • Experience with New Product Introduction
  • Strong stakeholder management across functions
  • SAP proficiency
  • Cost avoidance initiative delivery

Key Requirements

  • University degree in supply chain, engineering, or business
  • 3-6 years of experience in category support or execution
  • Proven experience governing suppliers across multiple business models

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