Procurement Category Manager

Owens & Minor

Procurement Category Manager developing and implementing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for healthcare solutions company Owens & Minor. Managing supplier relationships and strategic sourcing processes for Kitting and Raw Materials.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and implements enterprise-wide sourcing strategies.
Owns sourcing strategy for assigned areas.
Manages the strategic sourcing process for Kitting and Raw Materials, from supplier/product evaluation to negotiating contracts and compliance monitoring.
Coordinates and manages the ongoing supplier management process.
Maintains an up-to-date understanding of enterprise needs, relevant industries, and best practices for strategic sourcing.
Monitors significant developments among suppliers, i.e. financial results, management turnover, and product line strategies.
Provides management and administrative support for technology tools that support the supplier and contract management processes.
Works with internal customers and business units to formulate short to long-term sourcing strategies for external suppliers/service providers.
Develops effective working relationships with key decision makers/influencers, line of business executives, and subject matter experts.
Monitors supplier compliance with established agreements to include service levels, outages or other unusual events, customer satisfaction levels, supplier responsiveness, accuracy and timeliness of invoices, and invoice processing efficiency.
Tracks and reports savings for assigned categories.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
7 or more years of experience in procurement and negotiation of indirect goods and services or in business areas related to assigned procurement categories (sourcing, healthcare, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, etc.)
CPM, CPIM, and CPSM certifications preferred.
Solid knowledge of procurement and asset management
International regulatory experience/exposure preferred.
Broad understanding of corporate procurement internal customer’s area of business: facilities, HR, legal, travel, etc.
Fundamental understanding of financial systems data, accounting processes, and e-procurement technologies
Experienced with presenting and selling ideas at multiple levels.
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct Requests for Procurement and Request for Information processes.
Demonstrated ability to conduct competitive bidding processes in an unbiased and ethical manner.
Ability to read and write contracts and agreements.
Strong project management skills
Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Understands principles of accounting, including the ability to read and analyze financial statements of suppliers.
Financial analysis skills, including the ability to prepare complex financial models by evaluating alternatives.
Superior interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent networking skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementnegotiationsourcingcontract managementfinancial analysise-procurementproject managementinventory managementsupplier compliancecompetitive bidding

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsconflict-resolution skillscritical thinkingnetworking skillsleadershiprelationship buildingpresentation skillsteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCPMCPIMCPSM