What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - Indirect Procurement position at QuVa Pharma, Inc.?
Our Category Manager – Indirect Procurement, plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include developing and executing sourcing strategies for key indirect spend categories, including but not limited to maintenance, site services, IT, and consulting. This role ensures cost-effective procurement, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation while aligning with the company's operational and strategic objectives. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.
What The Category Manager – Indirect Procurement Does Each Day
QuVa is a national, industry-leading provider of pharmacy services, including ready-to-administer sterile outsourcing and advanced AI-generated insights providing clarity for revenue capture and inventory management. QuVa Pharma delivers essential medications in injectable formats critical for effective patient care. LogicStream, a QuVa company, partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data through AI and machine learning tools that generate actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, inventory management, and inventory-related workflows. Through QuVa’s integrated solutions, health systems can transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value by operating more efficiently and effectively as they deliver high-quality patient care.
QuVa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. QuVa's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with QuVa is “at will.”
What The Category Manager – Indirect Procurement Does Each Day
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories
- Lead competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and contract execution
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements
- Benchmark industry trends and apply best practices in procurement
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Conduct supplier performance evaluations and ensure service-level compliance
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize cost, service, and risk
- Address supplier issues and develop corrective action plans as needed
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Facilities, IT, Finance, Operations) to align procurement strategies with business needs
- Communicate category plans and supplier performance insights to leadership
- Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless implementation of procurement initiatives
- Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies and industry regulations
- Mitigate supplier risks through robust contract terms and due diligence
- Monitor and manage supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans
- Track category spend, savings, and supplier performance metrics
- Utilize procurement analytics tools to drive decision-making and process improvements
- Present category updates and performance insights to senior leadership
- Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Has excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities
- Works cross-functionally and influences stakeholders at all levels
- Has a results-oriented mindset with a focus on cost savings and operational efficiency
- Has a sense of urgency, accountability and resourcefulness (e.g., work in changing environment)
- Is a self-starter and independent learner
- Promotes active listening with team members; Contributes appropriately to conversations; Has strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with other departments within the organization and with people at all levels of the organization
- Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects; Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, preferably in indirect spend (maintenance, IT, site services, consulting)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar) and procurement tools
- Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Knowledge of contract management, supplier negotiation, and procurement best practices
- Procurement certifications such as CPM, CPSM, or CIPS
- Experience managing global supplier relationships
- Knowledge of compliance requirements related to pharma, healthcare, or regulated industries
- Efficiency with MS Office suite
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; QuVa will not sponsor applicants for work visas
- Experience in pharma, manufacturing, or technology industries
- Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
- 401k retirement program with company match
- 22 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
- Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
- National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
QuVa is a national, industry-leading provider of pharmacy services, including ready-to-administer sterile outsourcing and advanced AI-generated insights providing clarity for revenue capture and inventory management. QuVa Pharma delivers essential medications in injectable formats critical for effective patient care. LogicStream, a QuVa company, partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data through AI and machine learning tools that generate actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, inventory management, and inventory-related workflows. Through QuVa’s integrated solutions, health systems can transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value by operating more efficiently and effectively as they deliver high-quality patient care.
QuVa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. QuVa's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with QuVa is “at will.”
