Category Manager - Information Technology (Indirect Procurement)

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,500 - 138,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness programs

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking a Category Manager for Information Technology in Lakewood, Colorado. The role involves developing and executing procurement strategies for the IT category, managing a budget of about $46M.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of experience in IT procurement within a multinational context. The company offers a hybrid or remote working arrangement and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in IT procurement/sourcing category management in a large, multinational company.
• Proven success in leading RFx’s and supplier management.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for IT category.
• Implement strategies to improve supplier quality and cost effectiveness.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and manage category performance.

Skills

Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills

Strong analytical and process skills

Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Insightful use of market data

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP PR/PO processes

Job description

Requisition ID: 35098

Category Manager - Information Technology (IT)

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, you will execute and implement effective procurement and sourcing strategies for the Indirect Procurement IT category, representing approximately $46M in spend. You will develop short‑term and long‑term strategies aligned with company goals for cost reduction and financial expectations, continually improving purchasing practices, consolidating spend, managing supplier performance, mitigating risk, and enhancing visibility.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the Technology category and translate that into actionable outcomes for TBCT.
• Develop and execute a well‑documented Technology strategic sourcing plan, including RFIs, RFPs, business requirements, supplier communication, criteria selection, and negotiations in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Implement sourcing strategies to improve supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, service levels and risk management.
• Maintain a pipeline of key initiatives to drive savings opportunities.
• Continuously seek ways to streamline business processes and provide industry trend research and best‑practice information.
• Develop negotiation strategies, align stakeholders, lead cross‑functional negotiation teams, and perform direct supplier negotiations.
• Use spend data to identify sourcing projects for sub‑categories and develop an overall plan.
• Manage category performance by meeting internal savings goals and reviewing financial spend.
• Forge close working relationships throughout the company at all levels.
• Drive supplier performance improvements.
• Prepare business cases, including ROI models, and present cost savings proposals to approval parties.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal and financial requirements (e.g., JSOX), and supplier quality reviews.
• Act as consultant to internal partners on procurement processes (strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracting, approvals, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience sufficient to perform job functions.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in IT procurement/sourcing category management in a large, multinational company.
• Experience managing IT spend of similar scope and breadth.
• Demonstrated success in leading RFx’s, supplier management, and sourcing categories for indirect spend.
• Proficiency with standard sourcing and category management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, financial data interpretation, and solution‑crafting skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of business requirements and category ownership, creating strategic plans with sound analytics.
• Negotiation experience for risk mitigation and value delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in continuous improvement environments.

Skills

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, process, and collaboration skills to resolve business problems.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks independently with strong attention to detail and follow‑up.
• Insightful use of market data, research, and industry benchmarking to optimize supplier value.
• Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of SAP PR/PO processes.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Diplomatic, tactful communication while maintaining assertiveness and persistence.
• Team‑player who can also lead projects.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Preferred: CPSM, CPM, CPP, CPIM, or similar designation (not required).

Location

Lakewood, Colorado – Hybrid or Remote.

Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment including reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation

Target Pay Range: $110,500.00 to $138,200.00. Base Salary determined by education, experience, skill set, internal equity, and market data.

Target Bonus on Base: 10.0%.

Benefits

We offer competitive total reward offerings, including group medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time, and wellness programs.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Health & Safety

Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco‑free, drug‑free workplaces. We perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.