Category Manager overseeing Medical Affairs procurement globally. Leading evidence‑generation initiatives and managing vendor relationships across multiple regions.
About the role
- Manager coordinating procurement of materials and components essential to WM's operational success. Ensures quality, economic cost, and timely delivery of services for the largest waste management provider in North America.
Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates the procurement of materials, components, supplies, services, etc.
- Oversees and participates in the procurement of materials, components, and services, ensuring price value and stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery.
- Guides, assists, and negotiates to satisfactory conclusion important or major purchasing contracts.
- Researches and develops competent suppliers of high-quality components.
- Reviews and evaluates the relations of purchasing personnel with existing suppliers.
- Oversees and participates in the general development of testing and evaluation techniques.
- Oversees and participates in the liaison with other departments regarding technical product changes and problems.
- Participates in the development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier and material effectiveness, price, and reliability.
- Participates in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives.
- Participates in and coordinates internal programs, such as communications, vacation schedules, job analysis and evaluation, employee performance reviews, wage administration, etc.
- Maintains currency with respect to technical and supervisory skills.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).
- Medium or Heavy-Duty Truck Equipment Knowledge (specifications or maintenance)
- Six Sigma Training (nice to have)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Company match on 401K
- Paid Vacation
- Holidays
- Personal Days
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