Job Description
Position Summary The Global Category Manager – Facilities & MRO leads the strategic procurement category management for Facilities services and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO). This role drives value through cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation while ensuring continuity of supply and service excellence. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage strategic supplier relationships, and leverage data-driven insights, market intelligence, and benchmarking to deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned with business objectives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies for Facilities and MRO globally, including identify needs, project planning, collect internal and external data, perform strategic analysis and identify opportunities, formulate procurement strategies and develop implementation plans. Form, lead, and facilitate cross-functional teams as applicable to execute the procurement process and plans; enable supplier selection and decision process; lead / facilitate contract development, negotiation and execution process. Manage strategy alignment, long term security of supply, supplier performance, and establish preferred supply base. Ensure optimal supplier pricing, supply responsiveness, quality, and contractual compliance. Develop appropriate risk management strategies which anticipate and address an extensive range of risk scenarios to assure supply of ICU Medical ’s requirements. Maintain industry intelligence on technology trends, sourcing options, and competitive pricing. Measure and report on commodity performance objectives, monitor supplier performance, conduct periodic business reviews, and initiate corrective action when necessary. Review, negotiate, and maintain Supplier Agreements and supporting documentation. Benchmark prices and pricing information to ensure that the company is receiving the most cost-effective, highest quality products.
