Category Manager, Indirect
Par HealthJob Title Category Manager, Indirect Requisition JR000016060 Category Manager, Indirect (Open) Location Malvern, PA Additional Locations Bridgewater, NJ Job Description Summary The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, Indirect is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide sourcing and category strategies across a broad range of indirect spend categories, including Commercial, Information Technology, Corporate Services, Legal, Operations, Human Resources, Professional Services, and other business functions as assigned. This role serves as a strategic business partner to functional leaders, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and the broader Global Procurement organization to drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is responsible for identifying and executing cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier innovation, and process optimization opportunities that support company financial and operational objectives. The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager will work closely with Finance and business leaders to establish annual savings targets, develop category strategies, and contribute to the achievement of enterprise-wide cost management objectives. The role requires strong analytical, financial, negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management skills, along with expertise in procurement technologies, category management methodologies, supplier performance management, contract management, and spend analytics. Job Description Responsibilities Develop and execute category strategies that align with business priorities and deliver measurable value across assigned spend categories. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events, including spend analysis, market assessments, supplier qualification, RFx development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution. Establish annual savings and value creation objectives with business stakeholders. Identify and realize cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier innovation, and process improvement opportunities. Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and competitive benchmarks to support sourcing decisions. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Information Security, and business stakeholders to execute agreements and manage supplier risk. Partner with suppliers and business stakeholders to identify innovation opportunities that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, commercial effectiveness, and business performance. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Utilize procurement systems, contract lifecycle management tools, and spend analytics platforms to drive procurement excellence. Internal Customer Relationships: Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor on sourcing, supplier management, and procurement best practices. Understand business objectives, priorities, and future requirements to proactively support organizational goals. Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on performance, innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Lead supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, issue resolution activities, and supplier development initiatives. Coordinate supplier assessments, site visits, and demonstrations as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business; advanced degree preferred MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 7– 10+ years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. 4– 6 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in the development and execution of sourcing and cat…