[Remote] Procurement Category Manager, Direct Procurement

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NVA General Practice is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager with deep expertise in Direct Procurement to join their high-impact Procurement and Supply Chain team. This role focuses on managing strategic sourcing and procurement activities for various direct categories, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering measurable value through effective supplier relationship management and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Category Ownership: Lead and manage the strategic sourcing and procurement activities for direct materials and service categories such as lab and diagnostics, distribution services, pharmaceuticals, aftercare and telemedicine
• Strategic Sourcing & Execution: Develop and execute short- and long-term category strategies based on spend analysis, supplier landscape, market trends, and internal requirements
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with stakeholders in R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to align procurement strategies with business needs
• Supplier Management: Lead supplier selection, qualification, performance reviews, and ongoing relationship management. Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic partners
• Contracting & Negotiation: Lead end-to-end negotiation and contracting processes, including price, service levels, lead times, and commercial terms. Ensure contracts meet regulatory and business requirements
• Cost Optimization: Identify and implement initiatives that drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), should-cost models, and supplier consolidation
• Matrixed Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and align with cross-functional and global stakeholders, driving consensus and collaboration across business units in a complex matrixed structure
• Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure supplier compliance with company policies, quality/regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent sourcing initiatives and priorities with strong focus on timelines, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes

Skills

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Direct Procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on lab diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or life sciences
• Demonstrated success in a matrixed environment, influencing stakeholders across business functions and geographic regions
• Deep knowledge of supply markets, suppliers, and trends in healthcare, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical supply chains
• Understanding of GxP, cGMP, and regulated environments
• Demonstrated skills in contract negotiation, cost modeling, and strategic sourcing frameworks
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with executive leadership
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Business, or related field
• Master's degree or MBA preferred, with equivalent work experience
• Veterinary or Human Healthcare related experience
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JDE
• Data fluency with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Excel for spend analysis and reporting
• Experience with eSourcing tools such as Ariba, iValua, Scout, or Jaggaer
• APICS, CPSM, or equivalent professional procurement certifications

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• 401(k)
• And more depending on location.

Company Overview

• At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.nva.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• NVA General Practice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.