Category Manager - Information Technology (Indirect Procurement)

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Lakewood (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking a Category Manager for Information Technology to lead indirect IT procurement, shaping roughly $46M in spend and aligning with company goals. You will develop and execute strategic sourcing plans (RFIs, RFPs, requirements) and drive supplier performance, risk management, and cost reductions across cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive IT procurement experience, solid analytics, and negotiation skills to optimize value while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ IT procurement/sourcing category management experience.
• Experience managing IT spend of similar scope in a large company.
• Proficiency with RFx processes, supplier management and indirect spend.
• Strong analytical, financial interpretation and solution-crafting skills.
• Ability to create strategic plans with solid analytics and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Technology strategic sourcing plan, including RFIs, RFPs, business requirements, supplier communication, criteria selection, and negotiations.
• Implement sourcing strategies to improve supplier quality, total cost, service levels and risk management.
• Maintain a pipeline of key initiatives to drive savings opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional negotiation teams and conduct 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 spend.
• Forge relationships across the company at all levels and drive supplier performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP PR/PO

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 QualificationsEducation

• 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.