Category Manager

National Medical Services Inc•Horsham, PA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will report to the Procurement Director and be responsible for managing multiple categories of products and services within NMS Labs’ supply chain. This individual will work directly with lab operations, R&D teams, enterprise support functions and other requestors developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings, and ensuring the quality and availability of products/services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
7+ years’ experience in procurement or category management with solid knowledge and understanding of strategic sourcing.
Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI), procurement software and related tools (e.g., ERP systems, spend analytic tools).
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Proven track record of driving cost savings.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Working knowledge of legal / contract terms.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business objectives, including cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier optimization.
Conduct market research to stay informed about regulatory changes and emerging technologies, identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and potential risks associated with suppliers and categories.
Lead comprehensive sourcing projects inclusive of: supplier qualification, RFPs, supplier selection, contract development, implementation assistance, purchase or blanket orders, compliance, and ongoing contractual maintenance.
Assess opportunity for spend segmentation and cost drivers. Utilize data analysis to make data-driven decisions, driving measurable reductions in year over year total cost of ownership for assigned categories.
Oversee Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to include regular supplier reviews and annual evaluations for all identified suppliers.
Continually develop strong relationships with internal business partners, staying connected with their individual business strategies and needs.
Generate purchase orders for complex and high value purchases, confirming specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules with stakeholders and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor purchase orders ensuring that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders, communicating any back orders, missing or defective products, and expediting, as necessary.
Work with Procurement Director and Stakeholders to negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including but not limited to pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
Ensure compliance with SOPs and contractual obligations and monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon terms.
Lead contract renegotiations to drive value and efficiency.
Acts as a change agent, collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively assess internal and external processes, influence effective change, and drive innovation and continuous improvements.
Advocate for Procurement as a value-added partner.
Perform other duties as assigned.