Senior Category Manager, Indirect Spend

Diabetes Youth Families

full-time

Posted on: 9/20/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts

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💰 $124,875 - $187,313 per year

Senior

About the role

Partner with stakeholders to plan their annual spend for outside goods and services
Develop Insulet-wide and department-focused sourcing strategies for high-value outside services
Lead RFP/RFQ processes and subsequent selection processes and negotiations for complex services
Develop standard and customized RFP/RFQ processes to drive optimal supplier selection and value
Lead contract and pricing negotiations with suppliers and manage contract amendments
Lead cross-functional teams engaging with suppliers on issues and continuous improvement
Identify, create and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders
Coordinate RFP/RFQ processes, bid reviews, awards and execution including contracting
Serve as the single point of contact for suppliers providing direction and feedback
Perform other duties as required

Bachelor’s degree (Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field preferred)
MBA preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Professional certification (C.P.M., CPSM) a plus
10+ years of related Procurement and strategic sourcing experience
Demonstrated purchasing expertise and knowledge in indirect sourcing categories
Experience using SAP, MS Office, SharePoint, eProcurement and eSourcing systems/tools
Experience leading multicultural teams in a global, fast-paced environment preferred
Flexible, experienced negotiator
Ability to quickly understand business requirements and translate into sourcing strategies
Experience leading RFP/RFQ processes, bid reviews, and supplier selection
Experience leading contract and pricing negotiations and contract amendments
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Travel up to 20% domestic and international
Eligible for hybrid working arrangements and required to work on-site from an Insulet office