Strategic Sourcing Manager – Medical Devices

About the Company:

Magenta Medical is a rapidly growing medical device company developing the world’s smallest heart pump – the Elevate™ System – designed to provide minimally invasive cardiac support during acute heart dysfunction. Our technology integrates innovations across mechanical and electrical engineering, software, algorithms, and advanced catheter design. As we scale toward commercialization, we are expanding our operations and sourcing capabilities to support both innovation and production at the highest standards.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities for medical device components, with a focus on identifying and managing suppliers in the United States. In this role, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal supply performance in compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Reports to: Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key medical device components, including catheter systems, nitinol subassemblies, and electromechanical modules.
• Identification, qualification, and evaluation of potential suppliers according to regulatory and operational requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, etc.).
• Partner with Engineering teams to translate technical specifications into supplier-ready requirements.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, onboarding, and performance monitoring across the U.S. and other key markets.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure continuity, quality, and scalability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies with product and business needs.
• Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and leverage supplier capabilities to support innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement within the medical device industry (Class II/III preferred) or Life Science industry.
• Proven experience sourcing complex components (e.g., catheters, nitinol, PCBs, microelectronics).
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA, supplier audits).
• High proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and supplier management tools.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with cross-functional responsibilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the medical device industry (Class II/III preferred).
• Familiarity with Life Science industry standards.

Why Join Magenta Medical

• Impact: Join a company developing breakthrough therapies in cardiac care.
• Innovation: Help shape sourcing strategies for complex technologies from the ground up.
• Global Exposure: Lead supplier activities across international markets.
• Growth: Be part of a company moving toward clinical trials and commercial scale-up.

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