Supply Chain and Logistics

Global Category Manager: Fleet Procurement

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  • Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Zweigniederlassung Basel, Basel, BS 4058, Switzerland
  • Else-Kröner-Str. 1, Bad Homburg, HE 61352, Germany

Job ID: R0217438

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As a Clinic Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you’ll manage the daily operations of our outpatient centers. More importantly, you’ll be the key driver in carrying out our mission: To deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the health care industry are judged. This is accomplished by hiring, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, tracking and delivering superior patient outcomes and monitoring regulatory and safety requirements. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.

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Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.

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Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of every patient, every day. That means providing dialysis care to 10-12 patients at any given time, and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a unique care plan to each one of them. This role is all about relationships and the bond you’ll create with patients and their families. Prior dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.

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Inpatient RNs at Fresenius Medical Care perform dialysis treatments on an acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units. What makes this role truly unique is the level of autonomy you’ll enjoy. Inpatient nurses are specifically accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. And because dialysis is a critical treatment for many hospital procedures and health conditions, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners. Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience are also required.

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Job Description

The Global Category Manager is responsible for executing procurement strategies with 3rd party suppliers in support of Fresenius Medical Care’s One Procurement strategy. Responsible for category management, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier management for assigned category and the Managership of all subcategory managers. Coordinates with Procurement Partner(s) and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement strategies.

The Global Category Manager leads the category management strategy globally in alignment with four procurement pillarsProcurement Partnering, Global Category Management, Center of Expertise and Procurement Operations.  Responsible to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and ensures that category strategies cross-functionally are aligned. Owns strategy, analytics, and communications for executive-level projects related to respective category.
 

TASKS:

  • 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.

 
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 and data interpretation; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites required.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Robust knowledge of the strategic sourcing and category management process
  • International experience essential– working experience in different countries/regions/languages
  • Fluency (spoken and written) in the English Language is required.
  • Project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from planning through implementation.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of contract terms and conditions, including DPA, GDPR, ESG and others.
  • Able to tailor communication and context across diverse geographic backgrounds and cultural settings.

Success Profile

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Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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“I successfully completed the RN program and went on to hold the position of Staff RN, Charge Nurse, and finally Clinical Manager.”
Rosalyn,
Clinical Manager
“Every day I walk in I am changing lives for the better and working to inspire my patients.”
Andrew,
Patient Care Technician
“I am a member of an outstanding team that helps patients gain more control, achieve tangible goals, and live better lives.”
Tony,
Outpatient Services RN
“My goal is to make sure that our patients keep their mobility and quality of life. This goal is really personal for me. My own father always had really bad vasculature in his leg and never had access to the kind of care we offer — eventually he lost blood flow and mobility. Knowing what he went through makes me even more committed to our mission.”
Warren J.
Azura Regional Vice President

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