Strategic Indirect Sourcing Lead — Hardware & Telecom

Owens & Minor; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance & disability

Voluntary supplemental programs

Adoption & fertility support

HSA & 401(k)

Paid leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Owens & Minor seeks a Category Manager III to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning across indirect procurement. You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, drive negotiations, and provide guidance on market conditions, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and risk considerations.

The role emphasizes hardware and telecommunications categories, with a track record of delivering sourcing value, supplier performance improvements, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 5–7 years of procurement, sourcing, or related experience.
• Experience leading negotiations and supplier evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Develop category roadmaps and actionable sourcing plans for indirect spend.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events, negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders on contracts and governance.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Mentor analysts and support procurement best practices and digital tools.

Skills

Negotiation leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Procurement platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Procurement platforms

Job description

Owens & Minor seeks a Category Manager III to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning across indirect procurement. You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, drive negotiations, and provide guidance on market conditions, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, and risk considerations.

The role emphasizes hardware and telecommunications categories, with a track record of delivering sourcing value, supplier performance improvements, risk