Category Manager - Indirect (Supply Chain)

Requisition ID: 35012


At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

As the Category Manager - Indirect (Supply Chain) , will own and evolve end-to-end sourcing strategies across freight and logistics categories, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, service improvements, and risk-smart supplier relationships. From leading complex RFx events and global freight bids to negotiating contracts, building multi-year category roadmaps, and translating spend analytics into compelling business cases, this role offers the opportunity to directly influence the bottom line and shape how supply chain partners support the business. Ideal for a strategic thinker who can also execute, this position offers visibility, autonomy, and the chance to make meaningful improvements in a dynamic, continuous-improvement environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Executes strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, payment terms, risk compliance and other areas as identified.
• Executes indirect procurement category sourcing strategies including the development and execution of RFXs, requirements gathering, development of supplier selection criteria, and supplier negotiations all in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Executes freight bids for ocean and air using TenderEasy.
• Actively seeks ways to streamline business processes; researches and provides information on industry category trends and best practices; and leverages market tools and benchmarks to inform decision making.
• Develops negotiation strategies, gains alignment from stakeholders, leads cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implements appropriate supplier risk analysis. Directly negotiates with suppliers.
• Uses spend data and business knowledge to identify sourcing projects for individual sub-categories and develops an overall multi-year plan.
• Manages category performance by adhering to savings goals, business objectives, and supplier management.
• Ability to forge close working relationships throughout the company and use influence and persuasion skills to drive results.
• Prepares business cases, including ROI models and effectively presents cost savings proposals to appropriate parties for approval and qualification.
• Ensures purchasing compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements (e.g., JSOX).
• Advocates and adheres to global procurement policies and procedures.
• Supports other indirect spend categories, including Professional Services, IT, and Facilities, to ensure continuity of Strategic Category Management activities when workload balancing is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience in Procurement or category management, preferably in multi-national company and across multiple categories of spend.
• Track record in successfully managing all aspects of an indirect supply chain category.
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, and provisions specific to supply chain agreements.
• Solid knowledge of the logistics industry across all freight modes and supplier base.
• Demonstrated sourcing experience developing and leading RFx's and negotiating with suppliers.
• Proficient in sourcing and category management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proven critical thinking, analytics ability, and business acumen.
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of business requirements and category ownership having created categories strategies with sound analytics.
• Excellent understanding of contracts and contract management.
• Track record for achieving savings that impact the bottom line.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and possess the ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment.

Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to moving seamlessly from tactical to strategic tasks.
• Must have a keen eye for detail, provide insights based on market conditions and trends, optimize value from/with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and execute negotiation strategies. Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, reliable, persuasive and an excellent team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Proven ability to positively persuade and influence decision making, at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to prioritize well and maintain appropriate balance in a fast-paced, heavy-workload environment.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPSM, CPM, CPP, CPIM, or other designation preferred but not required.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado or Remote.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $107,300.00 to $134,100.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 10.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from May 1, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity - Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.