• Developing strategic supplier relationships that are consistent with the company’s vision and long-term objectives. • Ensuring 3-5 year plans are in place, and communicated to internal stakeholders. • Demonstrating deep understanding of markets for categories managed, including key players, appropriate indices, trends, etc. • Supporting new program launches as subject matter experts • Partnering with the program purchasing team to lead contract/price negotiations with suppliers • Ensuring procurement and contract management procedures and policies are aligned • Implementing formal supply agreements with key suppliers with the help of the legal group • Partnering with Supplier Development to ensure chosen partners have the capability to deliver on the business requirements. • Supporting Supplier Quality, ensuring supplier compliance with FDA, EHS, transportation and other regulatory and reputation requirements • Leading regular 360 Degree and Strategy Business Reviews with strategic suppliers • Extracting innovation and continuous improvement from the supply base • Leading and participating in multi-functional teams for design improvements, cost reduction opportunities, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and other strategies for operational improvements • Driving product costs down by 5%+ year over year through supplier negotiation and design change ideas • Managing risk in the supply base proactively, from identifying the risk to executing the mitigation plan