Global Category Lead at Vontive

Marsa, Southern Region, Malta

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical Devices, Kidney CareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; MBA desirable
Minimum 5 years’ relevant business and people management experience in Procurement or Supply Chain discipline
Expertise and aptitude in molded component procurement
Preferable prior experience from category management
Preferable experience from Medical Device Industry (or from Automotive, Pharma, Food Industries)
In-depth knowledge of complex pricing arrangements and supplier profitability
Strong ethical background
Top-tier negotiator with knowledge of total cost ownership tools, benchmarking, value analysis, value engineering, sophisticated RFQ’s and innovative purchasing tools
Strong project management skills to drive projects to closure
Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem solving, continuous improvement, corrective and preventative action, product quality

Responsibilities

Manage, Strategize, and deliver all aspects of Strategic Sourcing and Spend Management
Develop robust category strategies that reduce supply base, reduce dependence on single/sole sourced suppliers, deliver continuity of supply, and provide for annual cost reductions
Effectively partner and collaborate long term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Develop supplier relationship management and risk assessments, implementation of appropriate risk mitigation plans
Strong decision maker surrounding multi-million dollar contracts and agreements and major policies
Deliver annual cost reductions and budget (PPV) objectives at category and plant levels
Ability to collaborate in a global cross functional matrixed environment, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage stakeholder interests/expectations
Jointly with supplier quality, address supplier quality issues on time
Travel of 10%-25% including global travel
Develop the strategic roadmap for the category and be responsible for annual cost savings projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ProcurementStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementSpend ManagementCost SavingsSupply ChainSourcing Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

The role is located in our Malta location or can be located in following other Vantive locations: Italy, China, Singapore, Thailand.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Global Category Lead role?

Key skills include developing strategic sourcing and spend management, partnering with suppliers and stakeholders, conducting supplier risk assessments, making decisions on multi-million dollar contracts, and collaborating in a global cross-functional matrixed environment.

What is the company culture like at Vantive?

Vantive fosters a patient-centered culture focused on innovation in vital organ therapies, with a community of focused, courageous people who collaborate globally, expand knowledge through diverse exposure, and support continuous development under encouraging leadership.

What makes a strong candidate for this Global Category Lead position?

Strong candidates will have strategic thinking for sourcing and spend management of $80 million in Molded Component spend, experience delivering cost savings, ability to manage supplier relationships and risks, and skills in decision-making for major contracts in a global matrixed environment.

Vontive

Provides investment property mortgage solutions

About Vontive

Vontive provides investment property mortgages using technology to simplify and speed up the loan process. Their main product is a "bolt-on" technology that allows retail brands to easily launch their own mortgage services without needing programming skills. This no-code solution can be set up in just a few weeks, making it quicker for brands to offer mortgages. Vontive stands out from competitors by acting as a bridge between real estate investors, lenders, and capital providers, charging fees for their services that reduce traditional risks and inefficiencies in real estate financing. The company's goal is to modernize the investment real estate market by making the mortgage process more efficient and transparent for both retail brands and financial institutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$32.1MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Vontive's market share.

Potential regulatory scrutiny may lead to higher compliance costs and challenges.

Economic downturns could impact demand for investment property mortgages.

Differentiation

Vontive offers a no-code, white-label mortgage solution for real estate investors.

The platform integrates financial institutions through a unique debt marketplace.

Founded by industry veterans, Vontive leverages decades of mortgage and financial expertise.

Upsides

Vontive ranked #10 on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with 9,154% growth.

The company has financed over $1.1 billion in residential properties since April 2022.

Vontive's B2C ecosystem reaches over 1.5 million real estate investors.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free