Procurement Manager
Owens & Minor
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Own the sourcing strategy and execution for assigned product categories, delivering measurable cost savings, total cost of ownership improvements and supply assurance while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.
- Lead commercial and strategic supplier negotiations, leveraging market intelligence and cross-functional input to optimize pricing, terms, capacity and long-term value.
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, influencing outcomes across Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Inventory Management and the Tactical Sourcing team.
- Drive sourcing decisions using a total cost and risk-based lens, balancing unit cost, logistics, inventory, quality, lead times, resilience and regulatory complexity.
- Lead risk identification and adversity planning, including supplier concentration, geopolitical exposure, capacity constraints and quality risks and develop mitigation plans to protect continuity of supply.
- Oversee sampling, validation and artwork approval processes, ensuring readiness for production and alignment with customer and regulatory expectations.
- Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to resolve product or supplier issues, manage specification changes and support continuous quality improvement.
- Monitor global supply markets, industry trends and disruption signals, translating insights into proactive sourcing actions and leadership recommendations.
- Collaborate with Operations and Inventory Management to align sourcing decisions with production planning, service level targets, inventory optimization and substitution strategies.
- Lead negotiations and mitigation strategies related to supplier cost increases, protecting Owens & Minor’s competitive position while preserving strategic supplier relationships.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement in sourcing approaches, supplier models and cross-functional ways of working.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or a related discipline, required.
- Minimum, 9 years of professional experience and a minimum of 1 year of management/leadership experience.
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders critical.
- Exposure to international sourcing and regulated products.
- Must have a flexible approach to work and be capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work with and empathize with colleagues and customers from varied backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to analyze information, draw conclusions and make sound and timely decisions.
- Ability to prioritize and respond to change quickly.
- A focus on continually improving processes and results.
- Financially astute and bottom line driven with a good aptitude for numbers.
- Demonstrated people management skills, a strong team builder with good strategic perspective who possesses strong influencing skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
- Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
- Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
- Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
- Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategysupplier negotiationscost savingstotal cost of ownershiprisk identificationquality improvementinventory optimizationdata analysisfinancial acumenprocess improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsrelationship buildinginfluencingattention to detailflexibilityempathydecision makingteam building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain