Procurement Category Manager

Role Overview

• Develops and implements enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.
• Owns sourcing strategy for assigned areas.
• Manages the strategic sourcing process for Kitting and Raw Materials, from supplier/product evaluation to negotiating contracts and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinates and manages the ongoing supplier management process.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of enterprise needs, relevant industries, and best practices for strategic sourcing.
• Monitors significant developments among suppliers, i.e. financial results, management turnover, and product line strategies.
• Provides management and administrative support for technology tools that support the supplier and contract management processes.
• Works with internal customers and business units to formulate short to long-term sourcing strategies for external suppliers/service providers.
• Develops effective working relationships with key decision makers/influencers, line of business executives, and subject matter experts.
• Monitors supplier compliance with established agreements to include service levels, outages or other unusual events, customer satisfaction levels, supplier responsiveness, accuracy and timeliness of invoices, and invoice processing efficiency.
• Tracks and reports savings for assigned categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of experience in procurement and negotiation of indirect goods and services or in business areas related to assigned procurement categories (sourcing, healthcare, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, etc.)
• CPM, CPIM, and CPSM certifications preferred.
• Solid knowledge of procurement and asset management
• International regulatory experience/exposure preferred.
• Broad understanding of corporate procurement internal customer’s area of business: facilities, HR, legal, travel, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of financial systems data, accounting processes, and e-procurement technologies
• Experienced with presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct Requests for Procurement and Request for Information processes.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct competitive bidding processes in an unbiased and ethical manner.
• Ability to read and write contracts and agreements.
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Understands principles of accounting, including the ability to read and analyze financial statements of suppliers.
• Financial analysis skills, including the ability to prepare complex financial models by evaluating alternatives.
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent networking skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance
• We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k)
• We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave
• In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.