Remote Senior Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Franklin (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care North America seeks a Senior Category Manager to craft and execute strategic sourcing for assigned categories. You will lead supplier negotiations, contracts, and ongoing supplier management while aligning with global procurement to optimize cost and value.

Responsibilities include developing category roadmaps, driving cost reductions, managing RFPs, and guiding indirect reports. Remote US work is supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management with direct or indirect sourcing responsibility.
• Proven ability to execute cost reduction initiatives and negotiate favorable contracts.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Own development and execution of category strategies for assigned categories.
• “Lead supplier selection and negotiation processes; develop and implement supply agreements.
• Prepare RFPs, conduct analyses, and benchmark proposals.
• Coach and develop team members; manage internal stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care North America seeks a Senior Category Manager to craft and execute strategic sourcing for assigned categories. You will lead supplier negotiations, contracts, and ongoing supplier management while aligning with global procurement to optimize cost and value.

Responsibilities include developing category roadmaps, driving cost reductions, managing RFPs, and guiding indirect reports. Remote US work is supported.