Category Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for consumables, reagents, biological materials, and diagnostic equipment for veterinary reference laboratories.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Regional sourcing foundation and supplier readiness for new lab operations
Domain
Veterinary diagnostics / Medical devices / Laboratory supply chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supply chain management, contract negotiation, project management, spend analytics, risk management, regulatory compliance (GMP/ISO), cold-chain logistics management
Preferred skills
Lean and Six Sigma (Black Belt), high-volume medical device manufacturing experience
Technologies
SAP APO, MRP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), LiveLink
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing projects from opportunity identification to supplier performance management; Build relationships with lab, operations, quality, and Global Procurement partners; Create sourcing plans balancing cost, quality, service, and regulatory needs; Manage suppliers involving special handling, cold-chain, and import/export documentation; Analyze data and market intelligence to inform recommendations; Support the launch of new regional labs by ensuring supplier readiness and material availability.
Seniority
Senior, independent IC with strategic ownership
