Global Indirect Category Lead – Strategic Sourcing

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Parental Leave

Volunteer time

Job summary

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. seeks an experienced Indirect Category Lead to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for IT, MRO, professional services, facilities and other indirect spend areas.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to align sourcing with business priorities, accelerate innovation, and drive sustainable value across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing environments.
• Proven success developing and implementing category strategies in complex global organizations.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations.
• Extensive experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance programs, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global multi-year indirect category sourcing strategies aligned with business growth and procurement objectives.
• Conduct market intelligence, supplier assessments, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build and maintain category roadmaps focused on cost optimization, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier identification, RFx processes, evaluation and selection for indirect categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of sourcing strategies and continuity of services.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to improve performance, quality, and value.
• Lead SRM activities including quarterly and executive reviews.
• Develop negotiation strategies aligned with organizational objectives and cost savings targets.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Supplier Negotiations

Supplier Relationships

Procurement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. seeks an experienced Indirect Category Lead to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for IT, MRO, professional services, facilities and other indirect spend areas.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to align sourcing with business priorities, accelerate innovation, and drive sustainable value across the enterprise.