Category Specialist

Laborie Category Specialist

We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity. At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it's what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we'd like to meet you. We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

About the Role:

The Category Specialist is responsible for supporting the supply chain management and optimization of a specific category for sourcing and procurement. This role involves analyzing market trends, assisting and/or leading the development of category sourcing strategies, leading and/or supporting supply chain projects including supply chain optimization, cost savings, and problem-solving activities, and onboarding/exiting vendors. Collaborate with various teams to ensure the success of the supply chain.

• Lead the supplier selection and qualification projects through RFI and RFQ processes. Lead the negotiation and establish OEM Supply Contract and/or Distribution Agreement with Suppliers.

• Assist and/or lead the development of category sourcing strategies.

• Lead and/or support supply chain projects including supply chain optimization, cost savings, and problem-solving activities.

• Lead vendors' onboarding/exiting activities.

• Collaborate with cross functional team to ensure the success of the supply chain.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field with 5+ years previous experience in category management, preferably in the medical device industry.

• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in data analysis tools.

• Understanding medical devices and industry regulations.

• Willingness to flex work hours as necessary to engage with global teams and supply partners.

• Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions.

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 2024 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.