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Job description

Benefits
  • Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives
  • Be part of a high-growth medical technology company
  • Direct impact on product launch and category strategy
  • Work with a supportive and collaborative team
About the Company
Join a medical technology company that is at the forefront of innovation in healthcare solutions. This organisation is experiencing strong growth, expanding on their current portfolio.
With a strong culture of collaboration and agility, they operate out of a modern headquarters in Macquarie Park and have an exceptional reputation for quality and regulatory compliance across the healthcare industry.

About the Opportunity
This role manages the Mechanical category, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic sourcing and procurement of key mechanical manufacturing components.  You'll lead category strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement. With a major ERP transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 underway and a complex manufacturing portfolio, this role offers exceptional scope for impact, ownership, and growth.

Duties
  • Manage sourcing, negotiation and contracts for mechanical component categories
  • Drive cost reduction, sustainability, and supplier performance initiatives
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams
  • Support transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and category process improvements
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency supply plans
  • Contribute to planning and execution of new product launches
Skills and Experience
  • Strong experience of strategic sourcing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes
  • Experience in a regulated industry (GMP/medical/pharma)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing technologies eg injection moulding, metal forming, die casting, PCB assembly 
Culture Agile, disciplined, and innovation-driven. The team values collaboration, ownership, and a strong will to win.

How to Apply Click apply or contact Laura Longstaff, Director, on 0412 122 769 for a confidential discussion.

About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.
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