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- Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of category management experience with multinational organizations, including marketing and learning involvement.
- Demonstrated expertise in people, stakeholder, and project management.
- Analytical and negotiation skills are essential.
- Proficiency in coordinating multiple sourcing initiatives across various business groups.
location: Deerfield, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $ per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Utilize internal partnerships to drive category strategies, manage pipeline items, and set short/medium/long-term goals to support product pipeline delivery.
- Take charge of supplier selection, risk assessment, and contract negotiation for pivotal projects.
- Establish effective Supplier Relationship Management programs for strategic and critical suppliers in relevant spending categories.
- Regularly update Senior Leadership and key internal partners on progress.
- Employ value-based techniques in negotiations for critical supply agreements.
- Track and report on savings and incremental value achieved through sourcing activities.
- Foster innovation by leveraging the supplier base, staying abreast of market developments, and engaging the internal network.
- Serve as an inspirational leader within the organization, ensuring Baxter remains informed about current cost management trends and key marketplace solutions. #LI-LM1
qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills: - Manager
- Procurement
- Medical Device
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
Category Manager - Deerfield, United States - Randstad USA
Description
job summary:We have a Contract-to-hire opportunity with one of the Largest growing Medical Device organizations. We are seeking a Category Manager to support their Global Indirect Supply Management team. This procurement expert will continue the consolidation of our supply base and drive company strategies.
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