Category Manager - Filtration

Job Details

Job Title: Category Manager – Filtration
Location: Lakewood, CO (local candidates preferred; remote candidates considered)
Hours/

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM MST
Compensation: $125,200 – $170,000 annual salary + 10% bonus
Type: Direct Hire

A global medical technology manufacturer is seeking a high-potential Category Manager – Filtration to support a supply chain transformation initiative.

• Develop and execute long-term category strategies for filtration supporting global manufacturing
• Maintain and optimize long term relationships with existing supplier base
• Prepare and execute RFx events; analyze proposals and lead cross-functional supplier selections
• Plan and execute supplier negotiations covering pricing, capacity, and commercial terms
• Drive alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, and localization initiatives
• Perform cost modeling and pricing analysis to support margin improvement
• Develop business cases and ROI models to support cost savings initiatives
• Improve category performance metrics including lead times, MOQs, inventory turns, and payment terms
• Negotiate supplier T&Cs including VMI, safety stock, inventory liability, and delivery terms
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Quality Engineering, and customer-facing teams to align sourcing strategy with product and customer needs
• Build structure and processes within the plastics category during the first 90 days

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field)
• 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or related supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment
• Experience sourcing for the filtration category (blood filtration, membrane, sterile), and additionally the sterilization category would be a plus
• Strong analytical and cost modeling capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and data analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to build processes and develop strategy — not simply maintain existing supplier relationships
• Self-directed, proactive problem solver comfortable operating in ambiguity
  
  Growth mindset with desire to move into Senior Manager-level responsibilities within 1–2 years
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, pharma, food, or similar)
• MBA or advanced degree

Travel:
Approximately 25%, including occasional global supplier visits and trade events