Director of Procurement, Electronics

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of strategic sourcing and spend management for the electronics category, managing $300M to $350M in annual spend.
• Develop and execute global electronic category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and service across the supply chain.
• Drive supplier selection and program recommendations using data-driven insights, market intelligence, and scorecard methodologies.
• Execute negotiation strategies for supplier agreements to ensure strong contracts and high service performance.
• Build trusted partnerships with R&D, new product development, and innovation teams to enable collaboration.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team of procurement professionals.
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset to drive measurable P&L impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of relevant business experience.
• Proven people management experience within a procurement function.
• Experience leading global teams within a matrixed environment.
• Industry experience in medical devices or adjacent electro-mechanical industries (e.g., automotive).
• Ability to travel up to 15% (primarily domestic) for supplier visits or Kaizen events.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPM) designation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• Financial security through 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
• Educational assistance programs and various wellness resources.

About the Company

Baxter is a global healthcare leader dedicated to saving and sustaining lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of medical innovation, redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact on patients around the world. We foster a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration where every individual is empowered to make a meaningful impact.