Indirect Category Manager

Bioventus; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioventus in Durham, NC seeks an experienced indirect procurement professional to lead IT/software sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships. The role focuses on delivering cost, quality, and delivery improvements across all Bioventus locations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in indirect procurement, strong SAP experience, and CPM certification is a plus. Occasional travel (20–25%) is required to vendor sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years in indirect procurement.
• CPM certification preferred; strong SAP experience.
• IT/software sourcing and contracting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy for indirect procurement categories.
• Negotiate costs and terms with vendors; manage contracts.
• Collaborate with internal partners and travel to vendor sites up to 20–25%.
• Establish supplier KPIs and maintain policy compliance.
• Lead standard sourcing and contracting processes.

Skills

IT/Software sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Cost optimization

Contracting

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPM certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to work for a more active world?

At Bioventus, our business depends on developing our people. We invest in you and challenge you to be the best. We value our colleagues for their different perspectives and individual contributions, and our leaders listen. Our success rests on working together to achieve shared goals and rewards. Join a diverse team of global colleagues driven to help patients resume and enjoy active lives.

This Durham, NC-based role executes strategic purchasing to support the successful delivery of indirect goods and services across all Bioventus locations.

Strong preference for IT/Software sourcing and contracting expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include developing and adopting strategy, defining requirements, negotiating costs, selecting vendors, reviewing contracts, and building strong relationships 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 in cost, quality & delivery.
• Maintain deep, 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.
• Up to 20%-25% travel for vendor site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in an indirect procurement role. CPM certification preferred.
• Strong SAP experience.
• IT/Software sourcing and contracting experience preferred.
• Strong PC application skills with various software packages (Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good analytical and negotiating skills. Demonstrated ability to work dynamically in a fast-paced environment, building strong partnerships and driving sustainable results.

Are you the top talent we are looking for?

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.