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Verathon, Inc. Director, Strategic Sourcing in Bothell, Washington
Director, Strategic Sourcing Location US-WA-Bothell ID 2025-1646 Category Operations/Production Position Type Full Time Work Model Onsite Company Overview Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company's BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com. Overview Verathon is looking for a Director of Strategic Sourcing to become the newest member of our Operations organization located in Bothell, WA. The Director of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for defining and executing Verathon's sourcing and supplier strategy to enable sustained double-digit growth. This leader is accountable for supplier selection and performance, cost efficiency, and supply continuity across a diverse global supplier base within a highly outsourced manufacturing model. The role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Finance, and R&D and reports to the VP of Global Operations while regularly engaging with the Executive Leadership Team to guide sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and performance outcomes. Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align supplier capabilities, cost structure, and business growth objectives. Drive total cost of ownership reduction, cost avoidance, efficiency improvements, and value generation across the supplier base. Build and manage executive-level relationships with key suppliers to strengthen collaboration, performance, and responsiveness. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting to secure best-in-class commercial and operational outcomes. Oversee supplier development programs that improve quality, delivery performance, and readiness for new product introductions. Manage supply chain risk and resilience, including dual sourcing, continuity planning, and mitigation of geopolitical or supplier-specific exposure. Evaluate sourcing locations, import/export exposure, and tariff impacts to optimize cost and sourcing decisions. Drive sustainable sourcing practices, ESG compliance, supplier social responsibility, and ethical supply chain standards. Advance the use of data analytics and AI to enhance supplier visibility, decision-making, and team productivity. Establish procurement governance, audit controls, policy enforcement, and risk/compliance oversight. Own supplier scorecards, productivity targets, and sourcing performance metrics. Collaborate with Finance and Operations to support working capital and margin improvement goals. Lead and develop a team of NPI Buyers and Commodity Managers; set clear expectations, build bench strength, and foster professional growth. Drive sourcing, cost, and procurement strategy through new product development to increase speed to market and ensure cost discipline from concept through launch. Represent sourcing performance and strategy in executive reviews and business planning discussions. Travel globally to engage suppliers, negotiate agreements, and assess capability and compliance. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive exper