Global Category Manager: Fleet Procurement at Fresenius Medical Care

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in either Technical or Business field
MBA and/or CPSM/CPM desired but not required
5+ years of procurement, contract negotiation and management experience
1-3 years of experience with the latest procurement and contract management solutions
2+ years of direct industry or company experience
Experience in the sourcing of and rollout of Global Fleet Programs in multinational organizations is required
Project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from planning through implementation
Strong Managership and effective business partnering capabilities – influence without authority
Requires ability to deal with ambiguity and the corresponding capacity to make decisions or recommendations based on potentially incomplete information
Experience with hands on analysis

Responsibilities

Drive, develop, and implement multi-year category plans for the Fleet category, including demand aggregation, definition of buying channels, strategic relationship management, and supplier risk management
Supports the development of overall FME Global Fleet strategy and their transformation programme cornerstones - including Fleet Policy, Operations supply and Safety/Sustainability
Maintains knowledge of current trends, supplier capabilities, innovation, and changes within the technology landscape
Identify, develop and lead/support opportunities to optimize spend, reduce costs, mitigate supply risks, improve services, bring innovation and assure supply
Leads or supports cross functional supplier selection activities and management of formal strategic sourcing and RFx processes
Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, “Should Cost” modelling, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Develops negotiation strategy, including targets for costs and key commercial/business terms
Working in conjunction with Legal, drafts and negotiates key legal and commercial terms
Evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed
Actively manages key supplier relationships in collaboration with the VMO, including resolution of issues and disputes
Build relationships and work closely with cross-functional stakeholder groups, other Procurement Business Partner(s), other Category Managers, and cross-functional teams to share and implement procurement strategies
Develops and leads Supplier Performance Management framework for key suppliers and leads in supplier business reviews
Champions use of eSourcing, Spend Visibility, and R2P tools within category; leverages and utilizes eAuctions where appropriate
Acts as an ambassador of Procurement and a champion in the function for all Procurement policies, processes and tools to ensure compliance
Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures Fresenius Medical Care procedures are adopted and followed
Drives the category management process to develop strategies that include diversity, sustainability, risk assessment, currency, and overall continuity, in alignment with business KPIs

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Negotiation

Contract Management

RFx Processes

Spend Optimization

Risk Management

TCO Analysis

Benchmarking

Should Cost Modeling

Procurement Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$39.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.

Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.

Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.

FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.

FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.

Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.

AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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