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Patterson Companies, Inc. · 1 month ago

Category Sourcing Director - Private Label

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$154K/yr - $192K/yr

10+ years exp

Patterson Companies, Inc. is a partner that values a people-first culture and professional growth. The Category Sourcing Director for Patterson Brands is responsible for leading a supply chain sourcing team and implementing best practices in sourcing and category management to ensure high-quality product procurement while maintaining cost-efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Health CareMedical DeviceVeterinary

Responsibilities

Manage a strategic roadmap to identify and incorporate sourcing capability enhancements; ensure delivery against strategic and financial goals

Develop best-in-class frameworks, tools, policies and metrics to support sourcing operations with incumbents and new suppliers

Develop strategic sourcing plan for private label healthcare products to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency

Analyze suppliers’ cost structures and identify opportunities for value optimization through cost modeling and profitability analysis

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers; monitor supplier performance using KPIs and SLAs

Oversee the lifecycle of private label products from sourcing to final delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, certifications, and quality standards

Maintain a competitive edge though market analysis, maintaining current knowledge of competitive landscape, industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes

Support data-driven decision making by leading development of analytics, reporting requirements, and KPIs for the team

Partner closely with sales, marketing, product development, and other internal teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with market demands and customer requirements

Manage budgets for private label sourcing through cost modeling, effective negotiations, and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties

Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment

Qualification

Private label sourcingCost modelingSupplier managementNegotiation skillsHealthcare distribution experienceRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsSourcing tools proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesDetail-orientedResults-driven

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field

10 years experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, ideally in healthcare, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries

5 years experience managing private label categories, with a proven track record of successful vendor negotiations, cost management, and product development

experience with cost modeling and competitive bidding processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI, 3 bids and buy) to optimize pricing and supplier selection

In-depth knowledge of private label sourcing, including cost modeling, pricing strategies, and competitive sourcing

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, ISO, etc.) for healthcare products

Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends, cost structures, and performance data to drive sourcing decisions

Proficient in sourcing tools, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Excellent communication, presentation skills to senior leadership

Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and quality

Results-driven, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in managing complex sourcing challenges and cost optimization