Category Sourcing Director - Private Label

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Job Description:

The Category Sourcing Director for Patterson Brands (private label) is responsible for leading a supply chain sourcing team of individuals and implementing best-in-class practices and policies for sourcing and category management. This role is critical in ensuring the procurement of high-quality products while maintaining cost-efficiency and meeting regulatory requirements. The Category Sourcing Director has deep sourcing best practices experience, including supplier management, cost modeling, competitive bidding, and other strategic sourcing disciplines, alongside extensive experience in the healthcare distribution industry. This individual is also the sourcing lead and category manager on certain categories to ensure delivery of sourcing goals.
Essential Functions

• Manage a strategic roadmap to identify and incorporate sourcing capability enhancements; ensure delivery against strategic and financial goals

• Develop best-in-class frameworks, tools, policies and metrics to support sourcing operations with incumbents and new suppliers

• Develop strategic sourcing plan for private label healthcare products to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency

• Analyze suppliers’ cost structures and identify opportunities for value optimization through cost modeling and profitability analysis

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers; monitor supplier performance using KPIs and SLAs

• Oversee the lifecycle of private label products from sourcing to final delivery, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, certifications, and quality standards

• Maintain a competitive edge though market analysis, maintaining current knowledge of competitive landscape, industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes

• Support data-driven decision making by leading development of analytics, reporting requirements, and KPIs for the team

• Partner closely with sales, marketing, product development, and other internal teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with market demands and customer requirements

• Manage budgets for private label sourcing through cost modeling, effective negotiations, and identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

People Management

• Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties

• Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field

• 10 years experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, ideally in healthcare, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries

• 5 years experience managing private label categories, with a proven track record of successful vendor negotiations, cost management, and product development

• experience with cost modeling and competitive bidding processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI, 3 bids and buy) to optimize pricing and supplier selection.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree

Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of private label sourcing, including cost modeling, pricing strategies, and competitive sourcing.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, GMP, ISO, etc.) for healthcare products

• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends, cost structures, and performance data to drive sourcing decisions

• Proficient in sourcing tools, ERP systems, and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Excellent communication, presentation skills to senior leadership

• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and quality

• Results-driven, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in managing complex sourcing challenges and cost optimization

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently

• Communicate/Talking Frequently

• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently

• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently

• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly

• Maintain Focus Constantly

• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly

• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly

• Vision Constantly

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

• Educational Assistance Program.

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

• Patterson Perks Program.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.