Senior Director, Global Procurement & Supplier Management, Asia at Insulet Corporation

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Global Procurement, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Resilience, Project Engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Financial Governance, Team Leadership, Data Analytics, Power BI, SAP, MS Project, Operational Excellence

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating. We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it! Position Overview The Senior Director, Global Procurement & Supplier Management, Asia is a key senior leader within Insulet’s Global Procurement organization. Reporting to the Group VP, Chief Procurement Officer this individual is responsible for executing global supply management strategies across Insulet’s supplier base in China and Southeast Asia, ensuring rigorous delivery of capacity, cost, quality, service, and technical execution. This role leads a multi‑functional team consisting of Project Engineering, Site Supplier Engineering, Direct Procurement, and Indirect Procurement working collectively to drive all supplier related execution in the region. The Senior Director ensures strong regional operational linkage to global category strategies, delivers resilient and scalable supplier performance, and supports manufacturing sites through disciplined project and supplier execution. As Insulet continues to scale globally, the scope of this role may expand to additional regions in alignment with business needs while maintaining its core accountability for execution excellence. The ideal candidate has significant exposure to the China supplier network and broader Asia manufacturing environment, with deep experience in technical project execution, engineered components, supplier development, and leading high-performance teams across diverse cultures and geographies. Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development − Lead, develop, and coach regional teams across China and Southeast Asia to deliver all supplier-facing execution activities. − Build organizational capability across technical, commercial, and program management disciplines, ensuring a culture of rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement. − Guide multi-functional teams through complex engineering, supplier, and operational challenges. − Build and sustain a high‑performance regional organization, including succession planning and development of future leaders to support long‑term scalability. Execution of Global Category Strategies − Translate global category strategies into robust, regionally executable plans while maintaining alignment with cross-functional leadership. − Drive supplier consolidation and partnership models to renegotiate legacy agreements, improve competitiveness, and strengthen resilience. − Ensure strong program execution discipline, including technical feasibility, project engineering rigor, and structured supplier engagement. − Drive consistent delivery of cost, quality, capacity, and service expectations established at the global level. Supplier Management & Operational Execution − Lead direct supplier execution activities across China and Southeast Asia, maintaining senior-level relationships with key suppliers. − Oversee execution across tooling, molding, stamping, springs, automation, and other engineered component categories. − Lead supplier development programs using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks to deliver measurable savings and operational excellence. − Balance long-term program work with near-term site-facing support, ensuring seamless alignment with Operations and Manufacturing needs. − Own supplier issue resolution, including root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation. − Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management − Drive regional supply chain resilience through risk identification, mitigation plans, and supplier performance strengthening. − Support continuity planning, capacity readiness, and proactive supplier capability development. − Ensure adherence to Insulet’s standards for quality, compliance, and ESG. − Operational & Financial Governance − Oversee regional governance for project costs, tooling budgets, financial accuracy, and supplier financial health. − Leverage advanced planning, analytics, and digital tools (e.g., AI/ML, ERP, IBP) to enhance supply chain visibility, agility, and execution. − Partner with FP&A to support CAPEX and OPEX planning and ensure alignment with operational and program milestones. − Provide senior-level reporting on project status, supplier performance, and execution risks. − Maintain transparent regional KPIs and dashboards to ensure visibility to leadership. Role Evolution − As the business scales, take on expanded execution responsibilities that may extend beyond Asia, consistent with organizational growth priorities. Education & Experience Requirements − Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; MBA or other advanced business degree preferred. − Fluency in both Mandarin and English, in written and verbal communication. − 15+ years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Procurement, or Supply Management. − Demonstrated leadership of large technical or procurement teams. − Deep exposure to the China supplier network and strong working knowledge of key Asia manufacturing hubs. − Proven track record delivering results through technical project execution and supplier development. Preferred Skills & Competencies − Experience managing execution across a full supply chain lifecycle. − Strong written and verbal communication skills. − Experience in contract negotiation. − Proficiency with Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Project, SAP, and Microsoft tools. − Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement experience. − Ability to travel to supplier sites and corporate headquarters as needed. − Open for Hybrid to Malaysia site. Insulet Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. (Know Your Rights) Insulet employees are all focused on the same goal — to make a difference. Our relentless passion is to simplify life for people with diabetes. We excite and empower employees to bring their best selves to work through a culture that supports a healthy work and life balance. We set the bar high to meet customer needs, and our priority is to ensure our employees are equipped and supported to help us get there. We foster and celebrate curiosity, innovation, and learning. Our teams work collaboratively and are empowered to drive the best actions for our customers. Our innovation spirit and customer-centric focus position us as global pioneers — leading the way to improve health outcomes with revolutionary medical devices while breaking down barriers to access.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director will lead regional procurement and supplier management strategies across China and Southeast Asia to ensure operational excellence in capacity, cost, and quality. They are responsible for building high-performance teams and driving cross-functional collaboration to support global manufacturing and supply chain resilience.