Indirect Category Manager

Bioventus • Durham, NC

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About The Position

This Indirect Category Manager is responsible for executing strategic purchasing strategies to support the successful delivery of indirect goods and services for all Bioventus locations. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include strategy development and adoption, requirements definition, cost negotiation, vendor selection, contractual review and effective relationship building with external suppliers and internal business partners. Execute and support all purchasing policies and procedures. Meet routinely with internal business partners to maintain best in class purchasing category strategies that drive performance with regard to cost, quality & delivery. Maintain a deep and current knowledge of assigned purchasing categories. In cooperation with internal business partners, develop and maintain supplier key performance indicators. Lead a standardized sourcing, supplier approval and contracting process across assigned categories negotiating the most favorable terms and conditions based on total cost of ownership. Serve as a company contact for all procurement related questions on policy, process, training and support. Proactively and effectively address and resolve issues as they are presented. Holds oneself and others accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with Bioventus’ Code of Compliance and Ethics, policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with a focus on indirect spend
• Experience developing and executing category strategies aligned to business objectives
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and leading contract negotiations
• Proven ability to support cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making without direct authority
• Strong analytical experience, including spend analysis, cost savings identification, and business case development
• Experience leading sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing IT-related spend categories, a plus
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa) preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategy development and adoption
• Requirements definition
• Cost negotiation
• Vendor selection
• Contractual review
• Effective relationship building with external suppliers and internal business partners
• Execute and support all purchasing policies and procedures
• Meet routinely with internal business partners to maintain best in class purchasing category strategies that drive performance with regard to cost, quality & delivery
• Maintain a deep and current knowledge of assigned purchasing categories
• Develop and maintain supplier key performance indicators in cooperation with internal business partners
• Lead a standardized sourcing, supplier approval and contracting process across assigned categories negotiating the most favorable terms and conditions based on total cost of ownership
• Serve as a company contact for all procurement related questions on policy, process, training and support
• Proactively and effectively address and resolve issues as they are presented
• Conduct business in a manner compliant with Bioventus’ Code of Compliance and Ethics, policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role

Benefits

• Bioventus is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of employees with a strong sense of belonging.
• We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life.
• In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, disability, gender, veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level