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Connect Life Sciences · 14 hours ago

Category Manager Indirect Procurement

Danvers, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Connect Life Sciences is seeking a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement to optimize spend performance and manage supplier relationships. The role involves delivering on key targets related to cost optimization and supplier quality while collaborating with both internal and external partners.

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No H1B

Hiring Manager

Lauren du Moulin, MA, M.Ed.

Responsibilities

Optimizing spend performance

Managing supplier relationships across defined indirect categories

Delivering against key targets in cost optimization

Delivering against key targets in supplier quality

Delivering against key targets in service levels

Delivering against key targets in risk mitigation

Delivering against key targets in compliance

Engaging with internal stakeholders

Collaborating with external partners

Qualification

Indirect procurementStrategic sourcingStakeholder engagementNegotiation skillsMBAMS

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field

Minimum of 6 years of work experience with 5 years of progressive experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in a healthcare setting

The ability to partner effectively with internal teams

Strong negotiation skills

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions

Willingness to travel up to 30%