Senior Category Manager Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton California USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.

Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun diverse atmosphere.

Summary:

The Senior Category Manager Sustainingis responsible fordriving sourcing and supplier strategies that support sustaining product initiatives within a regulated medical device environment. This role partners closely with Product R&D Engineering Manufacturing S&OP and Commercial teams to ensure robust sources of supplyoptimalsupplier mix and seamless lifecycle supportfrom NPD through production scale. The position ownsmultiyearcategory strategies focused on quality risk mitigation cost improvement and scalability while serving as the primary relationship manager for strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers. Success in the role requires strongcrossfunctionalinfluencehandsonproject leadership in ambiguous environments and the ability to proactivelyidentifyand mitigate technical and operational risks while enabling continuous improvement across the supply base.

In This Role You Will:

• Supply Chainleadon sustaining initiatives related to our supplier community.Collaborate with R&D Product Engineering and Commercial teams on Supply Chain and overall project deliverables to ensure robust sources of supply andoptimalmix

• Develop multi-year category strategies to drive quality risk mitigation cost improvement and scale efficiency through our supplier community;optimizesupplier mix against category objectives

• Relationship manager for strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers

• Collaborate closely with New Product Development (NPD) teams to provide inputs for new products (evaluate current supply mix for future requirementsassistin DFM-type activities based on experience with similar suppliers and technology in the marketassistin running sourcing events for new product sources of supply)

• Work closely with S&OP and Purchasing teams to ensure material availability and supplier readiness

• Work closely with NPD teams on handover of new projects

• Identifyand manage risks associated with meeting technical and operational targets

• Use your influencing skills to gain support from the Product R&D and Manufacturing teams to evaluate new sources of supply drive spec improvements and evaluate alternative methods / processes for incumbent suppliers to drive improvements

Who You Will Report To:

• Sr. Director Supply Chain

Requirements:

• 10years of relevant sourcing / procurement experience in a Medical Device industry REQUIRED

• Domestic and International travel to suppliers and contract manufacturers as needed (15-30%)

• Proven experience managing a Direct Spend category such as raw materials and components

• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing

• Catheter based medical device experience a strong plus

• Strong project management skills

• Continuous improvement experience experience with building new processes

• Self-starterdemonstratedability operate and excel in ill-defined environments requiring structure

• Excellent business partner engagement skills influencing will be a keycomponentof this role

• Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization

• Global experience a plus

WhatWeOffer:

AtCalyxo you will be part of a knowledgeable high-achievingexperiencedand fun team.You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture.You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.

We also offeran attractivecompensation package which includes:

• A competitivebasesalary of $180000 - $190000and variable incentive plan

• Stock options ownership and a stake in growing amission-driven company

• Employee benefits package that includes 401(k) healthcare insurance and paid vacation

Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not onlyvalued but alsoprioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously care deeply and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.

Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics

Legal authorization to work in the United States is compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Disclaimer:

At Calyxo we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following:

• Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture.
• Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment.
• Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information such as your full name address phone number or identification documents via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of. If you receive a request for information from any other domain please contact us directly at to verify the legitimacy of the communication.

We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.