**Job Description Summary** Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** + Define and execute category management strategies for the Packaging procurement category globally, while collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders (specifically the Packaging engineering COE) and leadership to align category strategies with overall business requirements + Lead and manage 1 direct report to implement and execute subcategory strategy globally. Continue to develop and nurture headcount to drive optimum benefits. + Conduct market research to identify trends, pricing, and competitive analysis within the global packaging category and use this information to guide overall strategies + Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts and terms to optimize cost and quality, and drive sustainability and diversity efforts + Manage the relationship between GE Healthcare Packaging procurement and the Packaging Engineering COE, working to optimize the output & impact of the COE. + Lead and manage critical packaging supplier transfer programs, including conducting supplier quality audits, working with Packaging COE and factory teams on validation and implementation strategies. + Manage the QMS compliance demand with the supplier base always ensuring constant compliance to the GEHC Quality Manual. + Help establish risk frameworks for a specified category and oversee the risk assessment processes for supplier evaluations and ongoing maintenance + Monitor and analyse category performance metrics, recommending and implementing improvements + Develop and manage category budgets and forecasts, working on driving usage where is applicable + Evaluate and select suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability and risk assurance + Drive Sourcing efficiencies, cost savings, and AP cash generation within the Packaging category **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering with minimum of 8 years’ experience in Sourcing or a related field. **Desired Characteristics** + Excellent communications skills, both oral and written + Significant knowledge of Sourcing and Sourcing management + Demonstrated ability to influence both within and outside of immediate organization + Experience of the packaging category + Strong leadership and interpersonal skills + Strong program management skills + Experience working in a highly matrixed organization + Established project management skill **Additional Information** GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees. **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No