Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics

Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics Function: Global Operations – Global Sourcing Level: Senior Manager Reports To: Director, Global Sourcing Location: Remote - East Coast Preferred. Travel: 20–30% Position Summary The Senior Manager, Global Sourcing – Plastics is responsible for developing and executing the global sourcing strategy for plastic resin, injection molded components, extrusion products, thermoformed products, and other plastic-related direct material categories supporting CONMED 's global manufacturing operations. This role leads strategic supplier relationships, drives total cost of ownership improvements, ensures supply continuity, supports new product introductions, and partners closely with Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Operations teams. The Senior Manager plays a critical role in aligning sourcing strategies with enterprise growth objectives while balancing quality, service, innovation, and risk mitigation requirements. The position combines strategic leadership, category expertise, supplier management, and cross-functional influence to deliver measurable business results across CONMED 's global supply chain. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for plastics, resins, molded components, and related manufacturing technologies. Build comprehensive category roadmaps aligned with busine