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, Sustaining, is responsible for driving 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 supply, optimal supplier mix, and seamless lifecycle support—from NPD through production scale. The position owns multi ‑ year category 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 strong cross ‑ functional influence, hands ‑ on project leadership in ambiguous environments, and the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical and operational risks while enabling continuous improvement across the supply base.   In This Role, You Will :   Supply Chain  lead  on 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 and  optimal  mix   Develop multi-year category strategies to drive quality, risk mitigation, cost improvement, and scale efficiency through our supplier community; optimize supplier 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 requirements, assist in DFM-type activities based on experience with similar suppliers and technology in the market, assist in 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   Identify and 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 :   1 0 +  years 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-starter, demonstrated ability operate and excel in ill-defined environments requiring structure   Excellent business partner engagement skills, influencing will be a key component of this role   Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization   Global experience a plus   What  W e  O ffer :   At  Calyxo , you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving,  experienced  and 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 offer  an attractive  compensation package, which includes :   A c ompetitive  base  salary of $180,000 - $190,000  and variable incentive plan     Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a  mission-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 only  valued but also  prioritized. 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 required. In 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 t