Category Manager – Indirect, Supply Chain

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

Category Manager responsible for supply chain sourcing strategies at Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies. Leading RFx events and negotiations to influence cost savings and supplier relationships.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,300 - $134,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

own and evolve end‑to‑end sourcing strategies across freight and logistics categories
partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, service improvements, and risk‑smart supplier relationships
lead complex RFx events and global freight bids to negotiating contracts
build multi‑year category roadmaps
translate spend analytics into compelling business cases
execute 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
develop negotiation strategies
gain alignment from stakeholders
lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams
implement appropriate supplier risk analysis
directly negotiate with suppliers
prepare business cases, including ROI models and effectively present cost savings proposals to appropriate parties for approval and qualification
ensure purchasing compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements (e.g., JSOX)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
robust wellness program
life insurance and disability coverages
a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more
401(k) plan with a matching contribution
vacation and sick time programs for associates

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiesRFx eventsnegotiation strategiesspend analyticssupplier risk analysiscontract managementcategory managementcost savings proposalsROI modelslogistics industry knowledge

Soft Skills

critical thinkinganalytics abilitybusiness acumenstakeholder alignmentproject managementcontinuous improvementcommunicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solving