Senior Category Manager Plastics

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we'rehelpingchange how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment forcancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to makeconfident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find apurpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits tosupport your life while you're working to help others. PositionOverview The Category Manager - Plastics is responsible for thedevelopment and execution of category strategies for plastic componentsand materials used across Exact Sciences' diagnostics portfolio andlaboratory operations. This includes resin, injection-molded parts,consumables, containers, vials, caps, pipette tips, and custom plasticassemblies. The Category Manager collaborates closely with stakeholdersin R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Lab Operations, Regulatory and PackagingEngineering to ensure the availability of fit-for-purpose plasticmaterials that meet design, regulatory, and performance specifications.The role focuses on supplier development, cost optimization, riskmitigation, and support for new product and process introductionsinvolving plastic components. This role reports to the AssociateDirector, Strategic Sourcing - Global Category Management. EssentialDuties Include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves assourcing SME for plastics, including resin, injection-molded parts,thermoformed trays, rigid containers, closures, labware, and diagnostickit components made of engineered or commodity-grade polymers. Monitorsthe external environment to identify new trends and opportunities.Develop and execute sourcing strategies that address costcompetitiveness, mold/tooling requirements, regulatory compliance, andsustainability considerations in plastics. Collaborate with Engineering,R&D, and Quality functions, as well as Contract Manufacturers, tosupport component design, material selection, supplier qualification,and testing related to plastic components. Manage supplier relationshipsacross both custom and off-the-shelf plastic products, includingcontract manufacturers and toolmakers. Engages business stakeholders toclarify and prioritize the value that is required from the category.Collaborates to establish category targets and tracks progress againsttargets. Partners to negotiate contracts meeting cost savings and riskmitigation objectives. Ensures development and application ofadvantageous sourcing... For full info follow application link. We arean equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to age, color,creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other statusprotected by applicable local, state or federal law. Applicable portionsof the Company's affirmative action program are available to anyapplicant or employee for inspection upon request. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E577E3AA97344118

Created: 2025-09-12