Material Group Manager

Material Group Manager

We are seeking an experienced strategic commodity professional who understands suppliers, products, markets, negotiations, forecasting, and vendor relationships and can develop and execute effective commodity strategies. The Material Group Manager will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, innovation, and supply security while serving as the strategic interface between the supplier market and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global sourcing and commodity strategies for assigned material groups in alignment with company goals and market conditions.
• Conduct market analyses to identify sourcing opportunities, supplier trends, risks, cost drivers, and potential supply constraints.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on cost, capability, technology, quality, compliance, and performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing agreements, terms and conditions, service-level expectations, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to support new product introductions and ensure supplier capabilities align with technical and operational requirements.
• Drive cost and value optimization through benchmarking, should-cost analysis, value engineering, design-to-cost, standardization, supplier consolidation, and total cost of ownership strategies.
• Manage project sourcing activities from concept through production, including RFQs, supplier selection, risk assessments, prototype and pre-series materials, project costs, lead times, and supply chain readiness.

More about you:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of procurement or relevant supply chain experience within a cross-functional environment.
• Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing or commodity strategies, preferably within the medical device industry and with Class II or Class III products.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain principles, supplier markets, forecasting, contract negotiation, product specifications, and bills of materials.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and work effectively both independently and across multiple functions and levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with SAP or another ERP system; SAP and PLM knowledge is strongly preferred.
• ISM or APICS certification is preferred; proficiency in English is required, and Spanish or Mandarin skills are a plus.

A minimum of 300Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova.

Don’t meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position, only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, Telegram, carrier pigeon, or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone, please contact Sonova Human Resources.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Additional supplemental life/AD&D coverage available
• Company-paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD/LTD buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO or sick and vacation time, floating Diversity Day, and paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including a 24/7 mental health support hotline, five company-paid counseling sessions, and more
• Robust internal career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings are dependent upon group company/location.

This role’s pay range is between $100,000 and $130,000 annually, based on experience.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.