Category Sourcing Director Private Label

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Job Description :

The Category Sourcing Director for Patterson Brands (private label) is responsible for leading a supply chain sourcing team of individuals and implementing best-in-class practices and policies for sourcing and category management. This role is critical in ensuring the procurement of high-quality products while maintaining cost-efficiency and meeting regulatory requirements. The Category Sourcing Director has deep sourcing best practices experience including supplier management cost modeling competitive bidding and other strategic sourcing disciplines alongside extensive experience in the healthcare distribution industry. This individual is also the sourcing lead and category manager on certain categories to ensure delivery of sourcing goals.

Essential Functions

Manage a strategic roadmap to identify and incorporate sourcing capability enhancements; ensure delivery against strategic and financial goals

Develop best-in-class frameworks tools policies and metrics to support sourcing operations with incumbents and new suppliers

Develop strategic sourcing plan for private label healthcare products to optimize cost quality and supply chain efficiency

Analyze suppliers cost structures and identify opportunities for value optimization through cost modeling and profitability analysis

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers; monitor supplier performance using KPIs and SLAs

Oversee the lifecycle of private label products from sourcing to final delivery ensuring compliance with industry regulations certifications and quality standards

Maintain a competitive edge though market analysis maintaining current knowledge of competitive landscape industry trends technologies and regulatory changes

Support data-driven decision making by leading development of analytics reporting requirements and KPIs for the team

Partner closely with sales marketing product development and other internal teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with market demands and customer requirements

Manage budgets for private label sourcing through cost modeling effective negotiations and identifying cost-saving opportunities

Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

People Management

Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development performance management goal setting and other managerial duties

Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Companys Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Management Healthcare Administration or related field

10 years experience in sourcing procurement or supply chain management ideally in healthcare medical device or pharmaceutical industries

5 years experience managing private label categories with a proven track record of successful vendor negotiations cost management and product development

experience with cost modeling and competitive bidding processes (RFP RFQ RFI 3 bids and buy) to optimize pricing and supplier selection.

Preferred Requirements

Masters Degree

Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of private label sourcing including cost modeling pricing strategies and competitive sourcing.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA GMP ISO etc.) for healthcare products

Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends cost structures and performance data to drive sourcing decisions

Proficient in sourcing tools ERP systems and MS Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word)

Excellent communication presentation skills to senior leadership

Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and quality

Results-driven proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving abilities particularly in managing complex sourcing challenges and cost optimization

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Communicate / Hearing Frequently

Communicate / Talking Frequently

Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently

Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently

Complete Tasks Independently Constantly

Maintain Focus Constantly

Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly

Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly

Vision Constantly

Whats In It For You

We provide competitive benefits unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees :

Full Medical Dental and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.

401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

Paid Time Off (PTO).

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

Educational Assistance Program.

Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

Patterson Perks Program.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market) experience and skills.

$153500.00 - $191900.00

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 153500 - 191900