Owens & Minor · 17 hours ago
Procurement Category Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expOwens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals and health systems. The Procurement Category Manager develops and implements enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, manages the strategic sourcing process for Kitting and Raw Materials, and coordinates ongoing supplier management processes.
HealthcareLogisticsHealth CareSupply Chain Management
Hiring Manager
Shannon Tilley
Responsibilities
Performs market research on assigned categories and commodities
Support eSourcing Initiatives and manage the contract lifecycle
Identifies qualified suppliers for participation in sourcing events
Leads (or assist with) contract negotiations using a variety of techniques, including multi-round competitive bidding Request for Information processes; manages and facilitates cross-functional teams in the pursuit of corporate procurement categories; maintains the highest degree of ethical standards and adherence to Owens & Minor policies in the conduct of corporate procurement projects
Monitors significant developments among suppliers, i.e. financial results, management turnover, and product line strategies
Provides training and tools to business users and internal customers to support procurement processes
Provides management and administrative support for technology tools that support the supplier and contract management processes
Networks externally to facilitate competitive intelligence: best practices, emerging/potential sources of competitive advantage, market pricing, etc
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
Monitors organizational compliance with established vendor agreements, including adherence to contract terms, meeting requirements for self-audit and true-up, and timeliness of invoice payment
Tracks and reports savings for assigned categories
Runs queries in financial systems and interprets data and results to help Owens & Minor to make vital business decisions as part of the sourcing process
Performs spend analysis based on several different sources of information/data
Prepares financial models and presents results to sourcing teams and internal customers
Works independently to analyze enterprise-wide current spend and suppliers used through the Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, wire transfers, corporate procurement cards, and other financial systems
Reviews paper and electronic invoices to understand and un-bundle the current pricing of goods and services into parts, such as purchase prices, discounts, implementation charges, and add-on fees
Analyzes spending patterns and all associated costs relative to the total cost of ownership related to goods and services
Understands and develops volume, growth patterns, and assumptions necessary for sourcing any individual category
Reviews and analyzes supplier responses at each round and identifies areas for clarification, i.e., incomplete information, comparing specific and total pricing
Analyzes procurement processes for inefficiencies, gaps, and ineffectiveness, making recommendations to management regarding opportunities for improvement; leads, partners, or consults on implementing sanctioned changes or modifications
Takes advantage of opportunities to increase utilization of e-procurement tools
Performs additional duties as directed
Qualification
Required
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.)
Solid knowledge of procurement and asset management
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
Broad understanding of major corporate suppliers
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
Preferred
master's degree preferred
CPM, CPIM, and CPSM certifications preferred
International regulatory experience/exposure preferred
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.
Company
Owens & Minor
Owens & Minor is a healthcare solutions company providing medical products and support care services at home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1B2025-04-02Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-03-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2021-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Leon
Senior Vice President, Corporate Treasurer
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