Category manager Jobs in Minneapolis mn

About the role :

The Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing analytical and robust approaches to drive sourcing strategies that result in lower total costs, greater supplier value contributions and a sustainable competitive advantage within key sourcing categories.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Gathering market intelligence and trends for the commodity and sub-commodities
• Identifying all suitable suppliers per commodity and region per sample RFQ to develop comprehensive knowledge and supplier database
• Negotiating complex contracts with critical supply partners to company standards and strategic objectives are exceeded.
• Guiding respective internal leads through a holistic and systematic category approach to material and supplier selection and management; identify insourcing and outsourcing opportunities
• Managing strategic supplier relationships according to the commodity strategy and strategic differentiators for each supplier
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks within the commodity
• Promoting continuous value improvement for all aspects of quality, service, and cost with assigned supply base
• Managing supplier performance and identifying Value Improvement Programs to improve the total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Establishing an optimal balance between collaborative engagement and competitive pressure with supply base to ensure the maximum value is realized, including negotiations on supplier contracts and value improvements
• Overseeing the annual budget process for assigned suppliers and resolving systematic issues
• Establishing early involvement to achieve development performance goals, support project timelines, and manage product cost

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

The expected annualized base pay range for this position at this location is $81,100 - 152,200 plus annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at BSC, which can be reviewed at . At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Boston Scientific considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

Requisition ID :   580445

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