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Procurement Category Manager

Owens & Minor is a Fortune 500 global healthcare logistics company providing medical supply distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain management solutions to hospitals and health systems across 80 countries.

Owens & Minor

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 120k-140k USD

United States only

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Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

  • 140+ years serving healthcare

  • Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

  • Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

  • Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

  • 40+ distribution centers

  • Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

  • 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

  • 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

  • Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

  • Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

  • Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

  • Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.

  • Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

Job Summary - Develops and implements enterprise-wide sourcing strategies. Owns sourcing strategy for assigned areas. Manages the strategic sourcing process for Kitting and Raw Materials, from supplier/product evaluation to negotiating contracts and compliance monitoring. Coordinates and manages the ongoing supplier management process. Maintains an up-to-date understanding of enterprise needs, relevant industries, and best practices for strategic sourcing. Manages commodity and strategic sourcing efforts and relationships. Successfully liaise between the site locations and corporate to implement updates to raw material qualifications as needed to support business initiatives and sourcing strategy.

The anticipated pay range for this role is as follows: $120k-140k annually. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.

Core Responsibilities -

  • Performs market research on assigned categories and commodities.

  • Support eSourcing Initiatives and manage the contract lifecycle.

  • Identifies qualified suppliers for participation in sourcing events.

  • Leads (or assist with) contract negotiations using a variety of techniques, including multi-round competitive bidding Request for Information processes; manages and facilitates cross-functional teams in the pursuit of corporate procurement categories; maintains the highest degree of ethical standards and adherence to Owens & Minor policies in the conduct of corporate procurement projects.

  • Monitors significant developments among suppliers, i.e. financial results, management turnover, and product line strategies.

  • Provides management and administrative support for technology tools that support the supplier and contract management processes.

  • Networks externally to facilitate competitive intelligence: best practices, emerging/potential sources of competitive advantage, market pricing, etc.

  • Works with internal customers and business units to formulate short to long-term sourcing strategies for external suppliers/service providers.

  • Develops effective working relationships with key decision makers/influencers, line of business executives, and subject matter experts.

  • Monitors supplier compliance with established agreements to include service levels, outages or other unusual events, customer satisfaction levels, supplier responsiveness, accuracy and timeliness of invoices, and invoice processing efficiency.

  • Monitors organizational compliance with established vendor agreements, including adherence to contract terms, meeting requirements for self-audit and true-up, and timeliness of invoice payment.

  • Tracks and reports savings for assigned categories.

  • Runs queries in financial systems and interprets data and results to help Owens & Minor to make vital business decisions as part of the sourcing process.

  • Performs spend analysis based on several different sources of information/data.

  • Prepares financial models and presents results to sourcing teams and internal customers.

  • Works independently to analyze enterprise-wide current spend and suppliers used through the Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, wire transfers, corporate procurement cards, and other financial systems.

  • Reviews paper and electronic invoices to understand and un-bundle the current pricing of goods and services into parts, such as purchase prices, discounts, implementation charges, and add-on fees.

  • Analyzes spending patterns and all associated costs relative to the total cost of ownership related to goods and services.

  • Understands and develops volume, growth patterns, and assumptions necessary for sourcing any individual category.

  • Reviews and analyzes supplier responses at each round and identifies areas for clarification, i.e., incomplete information, comparing specific and total pricing.

  • Analyzes procurement processes for inefficiencies, gaps, and ineffectiveness, making recommendations to management regarding opportunities for improvement; leads, partners, or consults on implementing sanctioned changes or modifications.

  • Takes advantage of opportunities to increase utilization of e-procurement tools.

  • Performs additional duties as directed.

  • 10% travel yearly

Qualifying Experience -

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

  • 7 or more years of experience in procurement and negotiation of indirect goods and services or in business areas related to assigned procurement categories (sourcing, healthcare, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, etc.)

  • CPM, CPIM, and CPSM certifications preferred.

  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements.

  • Solid knowledge of procurement and asset management

  • International regulatory experience/exposure preferred.

  • Broad understanding of corporate procurement internal customer’s area of business: facilities, HR, legal, travel, etc.

  • Fundamental understanding of financial systems data, accounting processes, and e-procurement technologies

  • Broad understanding of major corporate suppliers

  • Experienced with presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels.

  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.

  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct Requests for Procurement and Request for Information processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct competitive bidding processes in an unbiased and ethical manner.

  • Ability to read and write contracts and agreements.

  • Strong project management skills

  • Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Understands principles of accounting, including the ability to read and analyze financial statements of suppliers.

  • Financial analysis skills, including the ability to prepare complex financial models by evaluating alternatives.

  • Superior interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills

  • Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Excellent networking skills

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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Salary: 120k-140k USD

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Bachelor degree

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7 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

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Owens & Minor exists to solve one of healthcare's most critical challenges: ensuring the right medical supplies reach the right place at the right time, so care can continue without interruption. For over 140 years, this global healthcare logistics company has been the backbone of healthcare delivery, operating an expansive network of distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and logistics infrastructure across 80 countries. When hospitals, health systems, and research centers need reliable supply chain solutions - from surgical kits to PPE to advanced wound care products - Owens & Minor delivers the products, technology, and services that keep healthcare moving forward.

What started as a small pharmaceutical wholesaler in Richmond, Virginia in 1882 has evolved into a Fortune 500 powerhouse with over 14,000 teammates worldwide. The company's vertically integrated platform combines medical product distribution with proprietary manufacturing, inventory management, and value-added logistics services. By controlling every link in the supply chain - from sourcing and production to last-mile delivery - Owens & Minor reduces complexity, lowers costs, and creates resilience for healthcare providers. Their mission-driven purpose, "Life Takes Care™," isn't just a slogan; it's a commitment to being there behind the scenes, empowering healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most: patient care.

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Adoption Assistance

Support and financial assistance for teammates growing their families through adoption.

Fertility Benefits

Fertility benefits included in the medical plan to support teammates in their family planning journey.

Disability Insurance

Employer-paid disability coverage offering income protection if unable to work due to illness or injury.

Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability

Company-provided life insurance and disability coverage at no cost to teammates, offering financial protection.

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