Global Category Manager - Facilities & MRO (Remote)

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. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the sourcing process. 

• Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to assure timely implementation and compliance with the agreed to sourcing strategies. 

• Work on special assignments as they arise. 

   

Knowledge & Skills 

• Comprehensive understanding of Facilities and MRO. 

• Demonstrated leadership including the ability to develop a vision, strategies, and tactics that will lead the organization to stated goals and objectives. 

• Strong negotiating, project management, problem solving, relationship management and decision-making skills are essential. 

• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience  

• 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 as needed. 

• 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.