Senior Category Manager

Position Overview:
Global Procurement is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to assure supply and achieve best value for Insulet. It includes category and commodity management strategies with goals of achieving significant cost reductions, improving product quality, and improving supplier service levels, while guaranteeing material and service supply to a fast-growing business.
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, but particularly in Sales, Marketing, IT, and R&D, this position will develop sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives and work with suppliers to execute these strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and strategies, identify appropriate suppliers, coordinate RFP/RFQ processes and bid reviews, and manage through award and execution, including contracting and contract amendments, achieving new pricing agreements, and serving as the single point of contact for providing suppliers with direction and feedback.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with stakeholders that need to procure outside services to plan their annual spend
• Develop Insulet-wide and department-focused strategies to identify and procure high-value outside services
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes and subsequent selection processes and negotiations for complex services
• Stay abreast of developments in professional services such as brand management, advertising, graphic design, and marketing and management consulting in order to serve as a value-added partner to help internal functions procure necessary outside services
• Develop and maintain market information about pricing and industry capabilities for categories of professional services
• Develop standard and customized RFP/RFQ processes that drive optimal supplier selection and value from the process
• Complete contract and pricing negotiations with suppliers
• Lead the cross functional team that engages with suppliers on issues and continuous improvement
• Performs other duties as required.


Education and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
• 7-10 years of industry experience, working in procurement, sales and marketing, or professional services
• 2+ years of consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading multicultural teams in a global, fast-paced environment preferred

Preferred Skills and Competencies:
• Team player who seeks and values diverse input to hone ideas, but who also has the experience to develop strong starting proposals
• Ability to quickly understand the business requirements and translate these into sourcing strategies that deliver business requirements while achieving cost saving targets
• Appreciates the value of timelines and enjoys working in the focused environment that they create
• Values giving and receiving candid feedback
• Flexible, experienced negotiator, with the ability to see the picture clearly from both sides and select the approach best suited to the situation at hand

Physical Requirements:
• None

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $124,875.00 - $187,312.50. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.