Category Manager - Filtration

Lakewood, Colorado

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Other

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: Joulé

Compensation Range: 125000.00 - 170000.00

Job ID: 376657

Date Posted: 07/28/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/nsByFs


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

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements
  • 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
Preferred:
  • 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



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