Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.
At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.
Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.
Job Description
Strategic & Hands-On Sourcing Leadership
- Develop, own, and personally execute global sourcing strategies that expand our OUS supplier network, with particular focus on emerging markets.
- Build and actively manage the corporate supply base strategy and roadmap, driving initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Serve as a working leader, directly involved in supplier selection, supplier development, cost modeling, and contract negotiations.
Supplier & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Act as a primary hands-on liaison to internal project teams and joint venture partners to support:
- Base platform product requirements
- Product issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle
- Regulatory approvals
- Ongoing supply chain management and supplier performance
- Partner closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics to ensure supplier readiness, quality, reliability, and scalability.
Cost, Margin & COGS Ownership
- Own and deliver cost, margin, and COGS targets by directly leading and executing sourcing, cost-down, and supplier optimization initiatives.
- Manage a risk-adjusted portfolio of cross-functional COGS reduction projects across Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Accessories, and Features.
- Drive cost-conscious product and supplier development initiatives while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.
Contracting, Risk & Market Intelligence
- Lead and negotiate complex global supplier contracts focused on cost, quality, service, risk mitigation, and cash flow optimization.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and geopolitical factors to proactively manage supply risk and identify opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with international labor, regulatory, and supplier performance standards.
JV & Global Manufacturing Engagement
- Engage hands-on with our Joint Venture partner in China, influencing and supporting sourcing strategy for China-manufactured product lines.
- Drive development of low-cost, high-quality regional suppliers to support global OEM and distribution needs.
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor a highly skilled global sourcing organization, while remaining personally engaged in critical initiatives.
- Proactively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.
- Lead through data—using KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred / Desired
- Master’s degree or other advanced degree.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.
- Experience managing projects with external collaborators across cultures, time zones, and business units.
- Medical device industry experience with strong understanding of regulatory standards.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar).
- 15+ years of experience in sourcing, manufacturing, supplier quality, or engineering-related roles.
- 8–10+ years in progressive sourcing leadership roles with direct, hands-on responsibility.
- Proven success developing and executing global sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
- Deep working knowledge of global manufacturing relationships and supplier ecosystems.
- Strong understanding of international labor regulations and supplier performance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.
- Proven leadership capabilities across:
- Communication & professional presence
- Accountability & engagement
- Financial and business acumen
- Change leadership & decision-making
- Talent and team development
- Highly analytical and data-driven; leads through KPIs and measurable outcomes.
- Experience with ERP and procurement systems.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
EEO Statement
At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.