Category Manager - Indirect (Supply Chain)

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we are seeking a Category Manager - Indirect (Supply Chain) to own and evolve end-to-end sourcing strategies across freight and logistics categories, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, service improvements, and risk-smart supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Execute strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, payment terms, risk compliance and other areas as identified.
• Execute indirect procurement category sourcing strategies including the development and execution of RFXs, requirements gathering, development of supplier selection criteria, and supplier negotiations all in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage category performance by adhering to savings goals, business objectives, and supplier management.
• Ability to forge close working relationships throughout the company and use influence and persuasion skills to drive results.

Benefits

• Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
• Robust wellness program
• Life insurance and disability coverages
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution
• Vacation and sick time programs for associates
• Group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more