Global Category Manager - Facilities & MRO

Role Description

The Global Category Manager – Facilities & MRO leads the strategic procurement category management for Facilities services and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO). This role drives value through cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation while ensuring continuity of supply and service excellence. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage strategic supplier relationships, and leverage data-driven insights, market intelligence, and benchmarking to deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities and MRO globally, including identifying needs, project planning, collecting internal and external data, performing strategic analysis, and identifying opportunities.
• Form, lead, and facilitate cross-functional teams to execute the procurement process and plans; enable supplier selection and decision process; lead/facilitate contract development, negotiation, and execution process.
• Manage strategy alignment, long-term security of supply, supplier performance, and establish preferred supply base.
• Ensure optimal supplier pricing, supply responsiveness, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Develop appropriate risk management strategies to assure supply of ICU Medical’s requirements.
• Maintain industry intelligence on technology trends, sourcing options, and competitive pricing.
• Measure and report on commodity performance objectives, monitor supplier performance, conduct periodic business reviews, and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Review, negotiate, and maintain Supplier Agreements and supporting documentation.
• Benchmark prices and pricing information to ensure cost-effective, high-quality products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the sourcing process.
• Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to assure timely implementation and compliance with agreed sourcing strategies.
• Work on special assignments as they arise.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of Facilities and MRO.
• Demonstrated leadership including the ability to develop a vision, strategies, and tactics that will lead the organization to stated goals and objectives.
• Strong negotiating, project management, problem-solving, relationship management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Superior data management skills utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask, work in a demanding environment, and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required; Master of Science or MBA preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in global or multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Commercial experience in indirect sourcing and/or facility services sourcing.
• Commercial experience in an outsourcing environment.
• Experience negotiating commercial contract terms and partnering with Legal business partners.
• Experience negotiating and managing high dollar contracts.
• Management of large spend portfolios sourced on a global scale.
• Experience managing multi-functional, cross-site teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-site activities, benchmarking, periodic meetings, and training as needed.
• Proven ability to successfully introduce change in a center-led management model.
• Experience working with large ERP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Project management experience.

Work Environment

• This is largely a sedentary role.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

Company Description

ICU Medical has consistently provided clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges. With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needle-free connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.