About the role

  • Category Specialist optimizing global procurement strategy through data analysis and supplier management at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies. Driving cost-effective practices and operational efficiency within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation and localization to maximize pricing leverage
  • Drive and manage enhanced margin through improved material cost savings
  • Drive category performance improvement to stated goals
  • Understand Internal and Supplier Manufacturing Processes to improve cost and reduce waste
  • Prepare Business Cases and effectively present Cost Savings and Risk Mitigation proposals
  • Develop and execute RFQ’s, cost models, and estimates for initial project resourcing needs
  • Negotiate business T & C's relating to payment terms, delivery terms, inventory strategies and supply assurance
  • Monitor current category market conditions and identify supply/demand challenges

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain or Manufacturing/Operations or R&D in a large, multi-national, medical device company
  • Operational Excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, or Similar) experience
  • Proven success in managing suppliers or in managing complex manufacturing processes
  • APICS and/or CPSM certification or willingness to work towards same
  • Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverages
  • Vacation and sick time programs
  • Voluntary programs such as group accident, critical illness, and pet insurance

Job title

Category Specialist – Direct Procurement

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$104,600 - $130,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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