**Overview** When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care. At Cordis, we're teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients. If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you. We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives. **Responsibilities** **Job Summary** We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and agile sourcing professional to join our procurement team as Manager Global Sourcing - Direct Materials. This role is ideal for someone with a consulting background in operations, supply chain, or procurement who thrives on solving complex problems, managing cross-functional projects, and delivering impact across multiple manufacturing sites and sourcing categories. You will be responsible for leading high-priority sourcing initiatives, managing smaller direct material categories, and supporting overflow needs in collaboration with Category Managers and plant procurement teams. The role provides exceptional exposure to leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and strategic decision-making - and serves as a potential path to a broader category leadership position. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead **strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier transitions** that require rapid, cross-functional execution across plants and product lines. + Own and manage **smaller direct materials categories** with full sourcing accountability, including strategy development, supplier negotiations, and cost savings. + Support **overburdened category managers** by driving discrete sourcing workstreams (e.g., supplier performance initiates, cost-out projects, RFx events, second sourcing). + Analyze spend data, market intelligence, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and risk mitigation. + Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and plant procurementteams on **supplier development and capacity expansion initiatives** , including: + Supporting **supplier readiness** for new product launches or increased demand on existing products. + Working with suppliers to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability. + Build clear, data-driven business cases and present recommendations to procurement and operations leadership. + Contribute to procurement transformation efforts (e.g., supplier consolidation, digital sourcing tools, tail spend optimization, etc.). **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Requires a minimum 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent education and experience; Or 6+ years and a Master's degree; Or a PhD with 3+ years experience; or equivalent experience. Where required, the role must hold an appropriate degree in the industry (eg. Legal) **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. + 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations - including 2+ years in a consulting, project-based, or cross-functional role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes. + Strong analytical capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools like Power BI/Tableau). + Proficient in sourcing systems and ERP tools (SAP, JDE, Ariba, Coupa, etc.). + Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills - able to bridge plant-level execution and corporate strategy. + Self-starter with comfort navigating ambiguity and changing priorities. \#LI-JB1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. **Preferred Qualifications (Text Only)** - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. - 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations - including 2+ years in a consulting, project-based, or cross-functional role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, engage stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes. - Strong analytical capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools like Power BI/Tableau). - Proficient in sourcing systems and ERP tools (SAP, JDE, Ariba, Coupa, etc.). - Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills - able to bridge plant-level execution and corporate strategy. - Self-starter with comfort navigating ambiguity and changing priorities. \#LI-JB1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. **JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY** Joining our Talent Community is a great way to receive company news and updates, as well notifications on career opportunities and events that interest you! Please tell us more about yourself so we can align you with future opportunities that match your background, skills and interests. **Job Locations** _US-FL-Miami Lakes_ **ID** _2025-9198_ **Category** _Supply Chain_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ CORDIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms is and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success. Cordis is an inclusive, engaging place to work and grow a career. CORDIS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations, upon request, to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact GlobalHR@Cordis.com