Strategic IT Sourcing Manager (Indirect, Remote)

Terumo BCT, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Medical, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking a Category Manager - IT to lead indirect procurement across IT services, hardware, software, and telecom. The role includes spend management, supplier assessments, and delivering best-in-class sourcing strategies with a focus on cost reduction and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT procurement within a multinational, strong analytical skills, and proven negotiation ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in IT procurement/sourcing in a large multinational.
• Experience leading RFx processes, supplier management, and indirect spend categories.
• Proficient in standard sourcing concepts, analytics, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Technology strategic sourcing plan, including RFIs and RFPs.
• Lead cross-functional negotiation teams and supplier risk analyses.
• Drive savings and improve supplier performance while reducing risk.
• Create business cases and ROI models for cost-savings opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal/financial requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP PR/PO

Job description

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking a Category Manager - IT to lead indirect procurement across IT services, hardware, software, and telecom. The role includes spend management, supplier assessments, and delivering best-in-class sourcing strategies with a focus on cost reduction and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT procurement within a multinational, strong analytical skills, and proven negotiation ability.