Category Manager (Professional Services)

Job Summary The Category Manager (Professional Services) is part of a team that supports Global Category Manager/s in one or more categories. The role holder partners with the Global Category Manager to reach defined category objectives, managing relevant suppliers to drive creation of value for Fresenius Kabi Global Procurement (GP) and achieve organizational goals. This position requires working onsite three days per week at our U.S. headquarters in Lake Zurich, IL. It does not offer visa sponsorship and does not have any direct reports. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $135,000-145,000. Annual bonus plan eligibility with a target of 10% of base salary. Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, an employee assistance program, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision). Responsibilities Lead, create, and support alignment for overall Global Procurement (GP) strategy and category strategy to operate with clear focus. Represent procurement to external business partners and higher management, building and maintaining effective relationships between procurement and internal business partners. Support Global Category Manager in conducting profound spend analysis and supplier portfolio. Consult Global Category Manager by setting up mid‑ and long‑term planning for a category strategy in alignment with business partners. Give input for developing and implementing category strategies for assigned categories (according to the defined P2S process). Support the preparation of the strategic sourcing approach. Consult the Global Category Manager regarding sourcing execution and evaluation process, tenders, and negotiations based on value limits including contract management and supplier awarding. Support Sourcing Specialists for category‑specific sourcing activities. Help develop strategic suppliers for assigned categories. Assist in driving supplier evaluation and development actions according to performance KPIs. Consult Global Category Manager for disqualification of global/regional suppliers for assigned categories. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Management or Engineering. 8+ years of procurement experience. Proficient understanding of the Source‑to‑Contract process. In‑depth knowledge of assigned category. Experience applying procurement standards (policies, standard operating procedures, etc.). Pharma or comparable industry experience a plus. Proficient user in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Proficient user in sourcing tool, e.g., SAP Ariba Sourcing, Supplier Management. Basic user of SAP ERP (MM, SRM, FI, Suite). Equal Opportunity Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr