Plastics Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Lakewood, Washington, United States Terumo BCT Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager to lead the procurement of plastics-related products within our direct materials sourcing team.

This role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost-saving initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastics procurement, market analysis, and supplier negotiations, with the ability to balance quality, cost, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute long-term category strategies for highly critical and visible direct materials supporting Terumo Blood & Cell Technologies global manufacturing network
  • Prepare RFx, analyze proposals, and lead cross-functional supplier selections based on total value proposition
  • Plan and execute supplier negotiations around pricing, capacity, business & legal terms
  • Cultivate expert-level knowledge of category trends including cost drivers, global pricing, supply and demand material lead times, technical/manufacturing processes, and supplier market dynamics
  • Drive alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation and localization to maximize pricing leverage and cycle time improvements
  • Drive and manage enhanced margin through improved material cost savings
  • Drive commodity performance improvement to stated goals: Lead time improvements, Minimum Order Quantity improvements, Localization or Vendor Managed Inventory opportunities, Payment Terms, Incoming Quality, decrease inventory levels and increase inventory turns

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or operations field
  • MBA preferred
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in similar role or related experience at a global manufacturing company
  • Preferred - experience with Plastics commodity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or other relevant sourcing/procurement certification

Work Environment

Typical Office Environment requirements including reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.

Target Pay Range:

$128,500.00 to $160,000.00, salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 10.0%

Benefits

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.

Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.

Company Overview

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.

We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.

We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.

Core Values

Respect - Appreciative of others

Integrity - Guided by our mission

Care - Empathetic to patients

Quality - Committed to excellence

Creativity - Striving for innovation

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

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