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Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies · 2 days ago

Category Manager - Packaging

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $156K/yr

6+ years exp

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in medical devices and related products that impact patient lives. The Category Manager - Packaging will provide strategic development and overall management of a specific supply category, continuously improving purchasing and sourcing practices to support global strategies.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development and execution of long-term category strategies for highly critical and visible direct materials supporting Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies global manufacturing network

Prepare RFx, analyze proposals, and lead cross-functional supplier selections based on total value proposition

Plan and execute supplier negotiations around pricing, capacity, business & legal terms

Cultivate expert-level knowledge of category trends including cost drivers, global pricing, supply and demand material lead times, technical/manufacturing processes, and supplier market dynamics, and category specific market intelligence

Drive alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation and localization to maximize pricing leverage and cycle time improvements

Drive and manage enhanced margin through improved material cost savings

Drive commodity/category performance improvement to stated goals: Lead time improvements, Minimum Order Quantity improvements, Localization or Vendor Managed Inventory opportunities, Payment Terms, Incoming Quality, decrease inventory levels and increase inventory turns, and continuous supplies

Prepare Business Cases, including ROI models, and effectively present Cost Savings proposals to appropriate parties for approval and qualification

Negotiate business T & C's relating to: payment terms, delivery terms, inventory strategies (VMI, safety stock, and inventory liability), lead times, price reduction and other strategic issues with key suppliers

Lead in the development and execution of global or regional negotiation strategies with suppliers, including specific targets for pricing, service, quality, and inventory

Accountable for collaborating closely with customer-facing teams, operation teams, and R&D / Quality Engineering teams to ensure that the supplier strategy is in line with product and customer needs

Qualification

Supplier relationship managementContract negotiationERP (SAP preferred)Power BICPSM certificationCSCP certificationPMP certificationExecutive-level communicationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or operations field

Minimum 6 years in similar role or related experience at a global manufacturing company

Experience in managing and optimizing supply chains in a manufacturing environment

Supplier relationship management & contract negotiation

Executive-level communication and stakeholder management in a global company

Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to consistently work through multiple issues by capitalizing on available resources and prioritizing accordingly

Demonstrated use of comprehensive analytical skills to determine alternatives and present recommendations

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment

Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with at least intermediate expertise in Excel (including advanced formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables, charts and graphs, and data analysis), PowerPoint (such as creating charts/graphs from Excel data and converting text into SmartArt), and MS Outlook

Preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Engineering or technical discipline

Experience in Medical Device industry

Experience with ERP (SAP preferred) and Power BI

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant sourcing/procurement certification

Benefits

Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans

A robust wellness program

Life insurance and disability coverages

A variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

401(k) plan with a matching contribution

Vacation and sick time programs

Company

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

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Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies serving customers in more than 150 countries.

Founded in 1964

Lakewood, Colorado, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.terumobct.com

H1B Sponsorship

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