Associate Manager - Indirect Procurement - Professional Services

Olympus Corporation of the Americas; Center Valley (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in medical technologies is seeking a highly skilled individual for the role of Category Manager in their Procurement department. The role involves strategic sourcing, developing effective supplier relationships, and ensuring cost efficiencies. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in business and extensive experience in a corporate procurement environment, ready to engage in negotiations and contract management to maximize total cost of ownership.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and annual bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

On-Site Child Daycare

Fitness Center Access

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate and/or procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category sourcing strategies.
• Participate in the negotiation and contract development process.
• Manage relationships with internal clients and strategic suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Location:PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY

Workplace Flexibility:Hybrid

For more than 100 years,Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy,True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard ofpatient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our fiveCore Valuesempower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

Responsible for category planning, sourcing and supplier management in Indirect Professional Services. Leads business purchasers to deliver maximized total cost of ownership (TCO) savings by developing long term category strategies with the Global Professional Services category Director.Ensures implementation of category management - end to end sourcing category ownership by procurement (from demand specification, via development of TCO, Request for Information/Proposal/Quote processesthrough implementation plan and TCO savings monitoring)

Job Duties

• Lead the development and execution of category sourcing strategies /activities in respective regional spend area.
• Participate in the negotiation and contract development process.
• Develop and manage relationships with internal clients and strategic suppliers.
• Work closely with both stakeholder groups to ensure efficient cross - functional collaboration.
• Support Global Central Procurement in the review and analysis of contract performanceandspend in the Professional Services category.
• Engage suppliers in addressing and correcting contract performance deficiencies.
• Support business purchasers in proactive work with internal clients toidentify, forecast and optimize demand and standardize specifications to reduce TCO.
• Ensure that procurement services are provided according to procurementplan and within budgets, timescales and standards.
• Plan project activities, prepare timelines and roadmaps.
• Coordinate project activities, collaborate with project team members.
• Prepare project deliverables within area of responsibility.
• Monitor status of project and report to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and promote teamwork; support/lead efforts to increase employee engagement.
• Ensure meeting of high ethical standards related to strategic sourcing process.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate and/or procurement environment.

Preferred:

• Strong experience in sourcing events and in building relationships between stakeholders is essential.
• Advanced ability on Microsoft Office suite of software is necessary.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are essential.
• Must have demonstrated ability to deliver sourcing results in complex change management environment.
• Must have a strong TCO mindset, from sourcing, planning to negotiating.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

• 12 Paid Holidays

• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

• Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

• Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley ||Finance & Procurement