Category Manager

The Associate NPI Category Manager will be responsible for collecting and analyzing spend data by commodity and supplier to support CONMED’s corporate sourcing team to proactively recommend and implement cost savings strategies. The position is instrumental in identifying opportunities and areas for improvements based on this information and discuss with the individual buyers. Key duties will include: Lead projects around the subjects cost savings, supplier performance management (OTD, Quality), supplier inventory reduction, supplier consolidation, and supply chain risk mitigation and the management of suppliers from a tactical and strategic perspective. This role will assure compliance to process requirements, company policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and sourcing of materials and services through negotiations with emphasis on supplier process qualification, quality, customer service, competitive pricing and on-time delivery.
• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.
• Process ECOs – Initiate drawing changes when necessary.
• Evaluate accuracy of documentation for conformance to specifications and feasibility for ECOs generated outside of purchasing.
• Communicate capabilities of current and potential suppliers to offer solutions as an active member in the design process while meeting Operations initiatives.
• Work with procurement team in qualification and of items as a member of new product introduction teams.
• Coordinate amongst sourcing team in new product sourcing projects, escalations from sustaining buyers, as well as other major procurement projects or commodities.
• May visit supplier facilities to observe operations and discuss business objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business related field
• Minimum of three years of related experience
• Travel: ~25%

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in a technical field or MBA
• Experience within the medical device industry
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for root cause analysis
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures/practices
• Ability to represent the Company effectively in dealings with Suppliers
• Understanding of ISO Quality System and overall flow of manufacturing facility from raw materials through Receiving to finished product shipping.

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$115,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This position is not open to us based visa sponsorship.

Benefits

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance — cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) — CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan — allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

CONMED is an Equal Opportunity Employer & an Affirmative Action Employer. CONMED is a strong advocate of workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or veteran status.

If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-325-5900 option #3.

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