Indirect Category Manager

Bioventus LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioventus LLC is seeking a procurement professional to execute strategic purchasing strategies for indirect goods and services across all Bioventus locations, partnering with internal stakeholders to optimize cost, quality and delivery. The role requires building and maintaining supplier relationships and driving category strategies.

The candidate should have 5+ years in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and SAP experience; CPM preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in indirect procurement.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for indirect goods and services.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Define requirements and manage supplier performance KPIs.
• Lead supplier selection, contracting, and compliance with policy.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

SAP experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPM certification preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Main Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for executing strategic purchasing strategies to support the successful delivery of indirect goods and services for all Bioventus locations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include strategy development and adoption, requirements definition, cost negotiation, vendor selection, contractual review and effective relationship building 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 with regard to cost, quality & delivery. Maintain a deep and 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. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years experience in an indirect procurement role. CPM certification preferred. Strong SAP experience. Strong PC application skills of 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.

Place in the Organization

Reports to: VP, Global Supply Chain

Inclusivity and Diversity Statement

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.

Innovations for Active Healing that Enhance the Body’s Ability to Heal

Bioventus is a global leader of innovations for active healing. Through a combination of internal product development, product/business acquisition, and distribution agreements, we will bring to market products which address a growing need for clinically effective, cost efficient, minimally invasive medical treatments, that engage and enhance the body’s natural healing processes.

Who is Bioventus?

We are the market leader in developing clinically proven and cost-effective solutions for pain treatment & joint preservation, restorative therapies and bone graft substitutes with products recognized for their safety, innovation and effectiveness.

$500+ million in annual revenue 1100+ employees worldwide Helping 700,000+ people every year The Bioventus team always puts patients at the forefront, and their needs are the priority in the choices we make and actions we take.