[Hiring] Global Category Manager - Logistics, Warehousing & Transportation @ICU Medical

Role Description

The Category Manager – Logistics, Warehousing & Transportation is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across logistics subcategories including freight (inbound/outbound), warehousing, distribution, and 3PL services. This role will drive cost optimization, service quality improvements, and supplier innovation while ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong procurement expertise across transportation and logistics services, combined with data-driven decision-making, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Develop and implement category strategies for logistics, warehousing, and transportation services.
• Form, lead, and facilitate cross-functional teams to execute the procurement process and plans.
• Establish should-cost models and benchmark rates across carriers and logistics providers.
• 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 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 and monitor supplier performance.
• Review, negotiate, and maintain Supplier Agreements and supporting documentation.
• Benchmark prices and pricing information to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the sourcing process.
• Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders for timely implementation.
• Work on special assignments as they arise.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of logistics, warehousing, and transportation services.
• Demonstrated leadership including the ability to develop a vision, strategies, and tactics.
• Strong negotiating, project management, problem solving, relationship management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal interactions skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Superior data management skills utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask, work in a demanding environment, and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) required; Master of Science or MBA preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in global or multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Commercial experience in indirect sourcing and/or facility services sourcing.
• Commercial experience in an outsourcing environment.
• Experience negotiating commercial contract terms and partnering with Legal business partners.
• Experience negotiating and managing high dollar contracts.
• Management of large spend portfolios sourced on a global scale.
• Experience managing multi-functional, cross-site teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-site activities, benchmarking, periodic meetings, and training.
• Proven ability to successfully introduce change in a center-led management model.
• Experience working with large ERP systems; Oracle preferred.
• Project management experience.

Work Environment

• This is largely a sedentary role.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

Company Description

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges. With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.