Senior Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Hardware/Telecom)

Owens & Minor; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor in Virginia seeks a Category Manager III to drive indirect spend strategy across hardware and telecom categories. You will lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, manage key suppliers, and provide analytics-driven guidance to stakeholders.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for delivering value and risk mitigation. You will mentor junior team members and partner with Legal, Finance, IT and business units to shape procurement strategies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5–7 years in procurement or related field.
• Experience leading negotiations, sourcing events, and supplier evaluations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with procurement platforms and spend analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with procurement and business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFP/RFQ processes and supplier selections.
• Drive negotiations focused on cost, service quality, and supplier performance.
• Manage key supplier relationships and support performance reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Category strategy

Sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Procurement platforms

Spend analytics tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Owens & Minor in Virginia seeks a Category Manager III to drive indirect spend strategy across hardware and telecom categories. You will lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, manage key suppliers, and provide analytics-driven guidance to stakeholders.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for delivering value and risk mitigation. You will mentor junior team members and partner with Legal, Finance, IT and business units to shape procurement strategies and