Category Manager Indirect Procurement

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Purpose: The Category Manager Indirect Procurement will be responsible for optimizing spend performance and managing supplier relationships across defined indirect categories that support Abiomeds global operations. Operating within a highly regulated medical device environment this role will lead and/or support the development of sourcing strategies and supplier management plans under the guidance of the Director Indirect Procurement. The Category Manager will be accountable for delivering against key targets in cost optimization supplier quality service levels risk mitigation and compliance. This role requires deep engagement with internal stakeholderssuch as professional services sales and marketing operations facilities and IT and robust collaboration with external partners to ensure procurement strategies align with Abiomeds innovation and compliance objectives.

This is a newly created role and the scope of responsibilities and commodities managed may evolve as the position develops. The tasks and accountabilities outlined in this description are therefore not exhaustive and may be adapted in line with business needs.

You will be responsible for:

Sourcing

• Lead or support sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings value creation and supplier performance in specified indirect categories both domestic and international.
• Manage RFx processes and supplier negotiations for medium to high complexity sourcing projects.
• Proactively engage business partners to understand their requirements and incorporate them into category strategies.
• Monitor supply market trends and competitor activity to deliver proactive and innovative sourcing strategies.
• Support new product development and business initiatives through effective sourcing of indirect services.
• Develop and manage supplier partnerships to ensure performance delivery risk mitigation and supplier-enabled innovation.
• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to evaluate performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and supplier leadership to optimize and diversify the supply base.
• Ensure supplier compliance with applicable regulatory quality and corporate standards.

Category Strategy Development

• Develop and support category sourcing strategies for assigned indirect portfolios by assessing business needs conducting market intelligence and evaluating suppliers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain a robust supply network by identifying and developing suppliers through deep market analysis and industry expertise.

Contracting

• Systematically and efficiently manage contract creation approval administration and compliance to maximize financial and operational performance while minimizing risk.
• Ensure agreements meet business demands and align with the organizations procurement and business strategies in cooperation with Legal.

Project Support& Cross-functional Collaboration

• Represent procurement in End-to-End Supply Chain initiatives including manufacturing network programs capacity planning digital tools adoption and resiliency efforts.
• Lead or support projects within defined spend scope to achieve procurement KPIs.
• Support the development and advancement of the Procurement vision in collaboration with key stakeholders across the business.
• Escalate issues and risks that may impact the Global Procurement organization or Supply Chain operations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Finance Operations or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience with 5 years of progressive experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing preferably in a healthcare setting with a focus on categories such as professional services sales and marketing operations facilities and IT is preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and executing category strategies that deliver cost savings mitigate risk and improve supplier performance.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes contract lifecycle management and supplier governance across diverse indirect spend areas.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to partner effectively with internal functions such as IT Legal HR Finance and Marketing.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with experience managing complex supplier relationships and high-value contracts.
• Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g. SAP Coupa Ariba) and comfort working with data in Excel; familiarity with analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Experience with eMarketplace (i.e. Ariba Network) and digital procurement platforms is desirable.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align sourcing initiatives to broader organizational goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present to and influence senior leadership.
• Experience working in global or multi-country environments with an understanding of regional procurement dynamics.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience with Lean Six Sigma or process optimization initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance sustainability and supplier diversity programs is an asset.
• Willingness to travel particularly to visit suppliers. This position may require up to 30% travel based on business needs.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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