Category Manager - Filtration and Sterilization

June 17, 2026

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Requisition ID: 35156 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. We are seeking a strategic and results driven Category Manager to lead our direct materials sourcing initiatives, with a specialized focus on filtration, membrane, and sterilization technologies. In this role, you will drive supplier strategy, optimize cost and performance, and ensure supply continuity for critical components that support high quality manufacturing and innovation. You will partner cross functionally with engineering, commercial, quality, and operations teams to identify opportunities, manage risk, and build strong supplier relationships within a highly technical and regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking procurement leader who thrives in complex categories and is passionate about delivering measurable impact in a growing, innovation focused organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Development and execution of long-term category strategies for highly critical and visible direct materials supporting Terumo BCT’s global manufacturing network.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare RFx, analyze proposals, and lead cross-functional supplier selections based on total value proposition.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Plan and execute supplier negotiations around pricing, capacity, business & legal terms.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Cultivate expert-level knowledge of category trends including cost drivers, global pricing, supply and demand material lead times, technical/manufacturing processes, and supplier market dynamics, and category specific market intelligence.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Drive alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation and localization to maximize pricing leverage and cycle time improvements.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Drive and manage enhanced margin through improved material cost savings.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Drive commodity/category performance improvement to stated goals: Lead time improvements, Minimum Order Quantity improvements, Localization or Vendor Managed Inventory opportunities, Payment Terms, Incoming Quality, decrease inventory levels and increase inventory turns, and continuous supplies.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Prepare Business Cases, including ROI models, and effectively present Cost Savings proposals to appropriate parties for approval and qualification.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Negotiate business T & C's relating to: payment terms, delivery terms, inventory strategies (VMI, safety stock, and inventory liability), lead times, price reduction and other strategic issues with key suppliers.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Lead in the development and execution of global or regional negotiation strategies with suppliers, including specific targets for pricing, service, quality, and inventory.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Accountable for collaborating closely with customer-facing teams, operation teams, and R&D / Quality Engineering teams to ensure that the supplier strategy is in line with product and customer needs.</li> </ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or operations field.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Engineering or technical discipline is preferred.</li> </ul> Experience <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Minimum 6 years in similar role or related experience at a global manufacturing company.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Preferred – Experience in Medical Device industry.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience in managing and optimizing supply chains in a manufacturing environment.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Experience with ERP (SAP preferred) and Power BI.</li> </ul> Skills <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Supplier relationship management & contract negotiation.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Executive-level communication and stakeholder management in a global company</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, leadership, problem-solving and organizational skills. </li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated ability to consistently work through multiple issues by capitalizing on available resources and prioritizing accordingly.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated use of comprehensive analytical skills to determine alternatives and present recommendations.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with at least intermediate expertise in Excel (including advanced formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables, charts and graphs, and data analysis), PowerPoint (such as creating charts/graphs from Excel data and converting text into SmartArt), and MS Outlook.</li> </ul> -Or- An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Preferred - Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant sourcing/procurement certification. LOCATION Lakewood, Colorado or Remote. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Typical Office Environment requirements including reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. </li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties.</li> </ul> Target Pay Range: $125,200.00 to $156,500.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data Target Bonus on Base: 10.0% We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from . We encourage your prompt application. At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind. <ul> <li>Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.</li> <li>In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.</li> <li>We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.</li> <li>We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.</li> <li>Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare. <ul> <li>Respect – Appreciative of others</li> <li>Integrity – Guided by our mission</li> <li>Care – Empathetic to patients</li> <li>Quality – Committed to excellence</li> <li>Creativity – Striving for innovation</li> </ul> </li> <li>We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.</li> </ul> We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.

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