Indirect Category Manager

Key Responsibilities Strategy development and adoption Requirements definition, cost negotiation, vendor selection, contractual review and effective relationship building with external suppliers and internal business partners Execute and support all purchasing policies and procedures Meet routinely with internal business partners to maintain best‑in‑class purchasing category strategies that drive performance with regard to cost, quality & delivery Maintain a deep and current knowledge of assigned purchasing categories In cooperation with internal business partners, develop and maintain supplier key performance indicators Lead a standardized sourcing, supplier approval and contracting process across assigned categories negotiating the most favorable terms and conditions based on total cost of ownership Serve as a company contact for all procurement related questions on policy, process, training and support Proactively and effectively address and resolve issues as they are presented Hold oneself and others accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with Bioventus’ Code of Compliance and Ethics, policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to the role Other duties as assigned Education and Experience (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with a focus on indirect spend Experience developing and executing category strategies aligned to business objectives Experience managing IT-related spend categories, a plus Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and leading contract negotiations Proven ability to support cross‑functional stakeholders and influence decision‑making without direct authority Strong analytical experience, including spend analysis, cost savings identification, and business case development Experience leading sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations) Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa) preferred Bioventus is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of employees with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, disability, gender, veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bioventus LLC