Senior Category Manager, Logistics

Fresenius Kabi USA

Senior Category Manager developing logistics strategies for 4PL, transport, and distribution at Fresenius Kabi. Managing supplier relationships and strategic procurement initiatives in a regulated environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeLake Zurich • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,200 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, own and execute multi‑year logistics category strategies for 4PL, transport, and distribution across the Americas
Translate global category direction into regionally executable strategies reflecting U.S. regulatory requirements (FDA, DOT), market conditions, and operational realities
Lead category planning, demand forecasting, and initiative prioritization to support growth, product launches, and network changes
Ensure category strategies address service resilience, total cost of ownership, compliance, and sustainability
Convert category strategies into structured annual sourcing roadmaps with clear value, risk, performance outcomes and sustainable pipeline management
Lead complex sourcing events including RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract awards for high‑value logistics services
Negotiate robust commercial and service agreements covering rates, SLAs, climate/temperature control requirements, business continuity, and innovative commitments to deliver measurable value (productivity, quality, speed, innovation)
Leverage and apply market intelligence, freight and energy indices, benchmarking, and analytics to drive fact‑based sourcing decisions and stakeholder recommendations
Ensure full compliance with procurement governance, financial controls, and risk management standards
Build and deploy strategic partnerships with leading global and regional logistics providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma) strongly preferred
10+ years of procurement or category management experience, with 5+ years specializing in logistics (4PL, transport, distribution)
Background in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices strongly preferred
Proven experience managing high-value logistics contracts within complex, multinational environments
Deep expertise in US logistics regulations, cold chain requirements, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards
Strong commercial judgment and advanced negotiation capability
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot a plus
Experience with digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba or equivalent) and AI technologies
Working knowledge of ERP systems for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management
Familiarity with analytics, dashboards, Power BI and data visualization tools a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with company contributions
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Employee assistance program
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcategory managementdemand forecastingsourcingnegotiationcontract managementmarket intelligenceanalyticslogistics regulationsGood Distribution Practice

Soft Skills

commercial judgmentleadershipstrategic planningstakeholder managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginitiative prioritizationservice resiliencerisk management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBACPSMCSCPCIPSLean Six Sigma