Category Manager

We are seeking a Category Manager for our Cardiac Rhythm Management division. The role will involve identifying, researching, and evaluating suppliers to meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing/commodity management, negotiation, and contract management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing/commodity management
• Minimum 3 years in a highly regulated environment
• Minimum 8 years with purchasing/commodity management software
• Strong experience in negotiating terms in purchasing agreements
• In-depth experience in contract management
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit