Global Category Manager

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice. Job Summary The Global Category Manager for Indirect Sourcing is a high-impact, highly visible position that will develop and execute global plans utilizing the strategic sourcing process. This position serves a key strategic role at Haemonetics, providing overall spend management strategy to support all global corporate sites. Essential Duties Commodity market monitoring, supplier discovery, qualification, executing competitive bids, supplier strategies, performing total cost and pricing analysis, monitoring industry trends, and reducing supplier complexities. Lead supplier relationship management and contract compliance monitoring by partnering with key business stakeholders to develop and track key supplier performance metrics. Lead supplier selection processes, negotiate contracts, and maintain contract performance to ensure conformance to supplier management goals (cost, quality, delivery) and resolve disputes in a timely manner. Execute sourcing strategies for professional services categories, deliver effective RFPs, provide guidance to R&D and engineering teams on industry trends, and lead risk management and supply continuity programs. Perform category management activities and contract life‑cycle management, including reviewing and renewing expiring contracts, updating pricing and commercial terms, and addressing marketplace changes. Provide commodity guidance and build annual budgeting plans for the plastics and molding category. Job Responsibilities Manage companywide indirect spend and the related supply base in support of plant, business unit, and corporate goals (Service, Quality, Cost, Working Capital, etc.). Build business relationships and work with key business partners/leadership to understand strategic direction, supply requirements, business objectives, and priorities to develop global or regional category‑specific supply strategies. Negotiate contracts on behalf of the company with year‑over‑year productivity expectations. Lead supplier selection processes in alignment with business partners and negotiate contracts up to final authorization. Maintain and review supplier performance to ensure conformance to supplier management goals and ensure timely resolution of all disputes. Provide guidance to R&D (technical and commercial) and engineering teams regarding new industry trends and provide market intelligence. Lead risk management and supply continuity programs for the category. Manage contracts and suppliers through supplier scorecards, periodic business reviews; actively monitor supplier performance and risk, measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is delivered to the business. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials, or Supply Chain desired. Master's Degree preferred. 5 years of experience in sourcing, negotiating, contracting, financial analysis, project management, and leading an area in implementing new supplier agreements and programs. Medical device or manufacturing experience preferred. Pay Transparency The base salary range for this role is $90,100.00–$153,300.00 per annum. Optional incentives, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentive plans may also be offered based on role and performance. Benefits include 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible time off for salaried employees, vacation accrual for hourly employees, paid sick time, paid/floating holidays, parental leave, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and health and welfare benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Haemonetics