Procurement Category Manager

Job Description:
As the Procurement Category Manager you will be responsible for leading procurement activities in your managed categories.
Stakeholders and suppliers based in the US and potentially international.
You will possess a strong procurement background having previously covered category management and worked with complex contract negotiation.

Support all categories assigned using assessments for recommendation and decisions including new suppliers.
Collaborate with business partners on contract negotiation strategy lead the negotiations with vendor and manage the contract redlining process engage other QuidelOrtho subject matter experts regarding special contract terms.
Drive saving initiatives quantify results and track performance to ensure savings are realized.
Lead the entire procurement effort from strategy bidders list proposal evaluations supplier selection total cost analysis and savings calculations.
Conduct spendanalytics benchmarking industry research procurement strategy development and stakeholder meetings.
Develop strategies to effectively control spend reduce risk and improve overall value to the organization. Strategies shall be developed using tools such as spend analytics industry data and other best practices.
Track projects on an ongoing basis. Ensure savings are reported in a timely fashion.
Participate or manage business reviews underperforming suppliers identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Interactions:
Interact with internal customers at all levels of the organization including executives. Suppliers for contract review negotiations and execution of contracts.

Work Environment:
Normal office environment moderate to heavy phones long periods of sitting and flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

Physical Demands:
No strenuous physical activity. General office environment. Some travel (10%) required depending on assigned project(s). Flexible work hours required to meet project deadlines.

Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or related work experience within a similar role.
Very strong Procurement experience ideally with 4 years of experience in assigned categories.
Desirable certifications: ISM CPSM

Knowledge/Skills
Extensive experience with supplier management contract negotiations strategy development and spend analysis.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication/presentation skills appropriate for executive level management.
Exceptional customer service skills: ability to effectively collaborate with a global crossfunctional team including Legal Finance Compliance etc. gaining trust and alignment with business partners peers and suppliers.
Experience working in a healthcare or other regulated environment; and following procedures within a quality management system.
Experience working in a global environment; conducting business across multiple time zones and multiple cultures.
Experience performing in a bestinclass organization to bring thoughtful proven and creative ideas to client.
Skilled at leading multiple procurement strategies such as competitive bidding direct negotiations gainsharing reverse auctions buying consortia.
Strong organization and project management skills to keep multiple high priority projects moving to completion.
Ability to view problems from a strategic perspective and identify critical areas to dive into more detail.
Quickly structure approaches to solve complex problems while making quick but educated and thoughtful decisions in a fastpaced environment.
Comply with Corporate policies and procedures while acting with a sense of urgency.
Strong analytical skills: utilizing various data sets to analyze savings opportunities vendor consolidation spend patterns and contract performance.
Able to identify anomalies inconsistencies and errors.
Ability to maintain a balanced and flexible approach and anticipate risks or downstream effects from corporate changes and change direction as necessary.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.