Category Manager
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Posted April 18, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally to develop and execute strategic sourcing category strategies
- Strategic management of multi-million-dollar supply base for categories such as Robots, Printers, Plastics, Consumables, Furniture, & Hardware.
- Initiate and lead RFI/RFP/RFQ activities in support of business objectives
- Analyze historical spend information and business forecasts to identify opportunities for supplier leveraging
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to continuously improve our supplier-related business processes
- Continuously monitor supplier performance to ensure key performance indicators are being met
- Work with Sales, Project Management Organization, and Systems Design & Engineering to develop and communicate supplier-related forecast information to ensure that supply base is equipped to manage our rapid growth
- Lead contract negotiations with suppliers coordinating requirements with iA’s Business Leadership and Legal teams
- Track and report supply chain metrics such as cost savings, days payable outstanding, on-time delivery, quality, and warranty for assigned categories
- Evaluate and develop new suppliers by conducting supplier assessments, and performing supplier onboarding activities
- Work as a member of new product development teams to establish new product supply chains
- Stay current with market trends for assigned categories by conducting research and through attending market related trade shows and events
Commitments
This role follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of onsite and remote work, and is based in either Indianapolis, IN or Johnson City, NY.
Flexibility to adapt to the changing business priorities of a fast paced rapidly growing technology business
Up to 25% travel.
Typical schedule is approximately one week every other month, with occasional variation depending on business needs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
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Requirements
- 6+ Years of relevant strategic sourcing category management experience
- Experience negotiating multi-year, multi-million-dollar supplier contracts delivering significant business value
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the financial impacts related to supplier contract terms and conditions
- Understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems and their associated manufacturing processes
- Flexibility to adapt to the changing business priorities of a fast paced rapidly growing technology business
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze and summarize large volumes of data to support business decisions
- Experience with purchasing and planning functions within an ERP/MRP system
- Up to 25% travel.
Preferred Skills
- Experience reading engineering drawings, material specifications, and bills of material
- Experience working with automated systems (Robotics, Conveyors, etc.)
- Supply Chain certification such as CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar
- Database query writing experience
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related technical field
- (Not required) – Supply Chain certification such as CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar
The Role
As a Category Manager, you will be an integral part of iA’ Strategic Sourcing Team. You are the owner of the overall relationship between iA and our suppliers for their assigned categories. You will be responsible for developing category specific strategies and leading sourcing projects to deliver value from our supply chain through innovation, cost optimization, supplier performance, and working capital improvements. You will also negotiate large-scale multi-year supply agreements as well as smaller project specific deals. This position is responsible for the cross-functional collaboration of our internal stakeholders as it relates to our supplier relationships. They have a detailed understanding of the market for their assigned categories, and they are advisors to the organization with regards to market innovation, risks, and changes. They are responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining a robust supply base. They are key team members supporting new product development initiatives. In addition, they provide next level support to the Buying function within the manufacturing plant and the Subcontracts team.
This role follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of onsite and remote work, and is based in either Indianapolis, IN or Johnson City, NY.
What You’ll Do
Work cross-functionally to develop and execute strategic sourcing category strategies
Strategic management of multi-million-dollar supply base for categories such as Robots, Printers, Plastics, Consumables, Furniture, & Hardware.
Initiate and lead RFI/RFP/RFQ activities in support of business objectives
Analyze historical spend information and business forecasts to identify opportunities for supplier leveraging
Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to continuously improve our supplier-related business processes
Continuously monitor supplier performance to ensure key performance indicators are being met
Work with Sales, Project Management Organization, and Systems Design & Engineering to develop and communicate supplier-related forecast information to ensure that supply base is equipped to manage our rapid growth
Lead contract negotiations with suppliers coordinating requirements with iA’s Business Leadership and Legal teams
Track and report supply chain metrics such as cost savings, days payable outstanding, on-time delivery, quality, and warranty for assigned categories
Evaluate and develop new suppliers by conducting supplier assessments, and performing supplier onboarding activities
Work as a member of new product development teams to establish new product supply chains
Stay current with market trends for assigned categories by conducting research and through attending market related trade shows and events
Who You Are
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related technical field
6+ Years of relevant strategic sourcing category management experience
Experience negotiating multi-year, multi-million-dollar supplier contracts delivering significant business value
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the financial impacts related to supplier contract terms and conditions
Understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems and their associated manufacturing processes
Flexibility to adapt to the changing business priorities of a fast paced rapidly growing technology business
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to analyze and summarize large volumes of data to support business decisions
Experience with purchasing and planning functions within an ERP/MRP system
Up to 25% travel. Typical schedule is approximately one week every other month, with occasional variation depending on business needs.
Even Better If You Have
Experience reading engineering drawings, material specifications, and bills of material
Experience working with automated systems (Robotics, Conveyors, etc.)
Supply Chain certification such as CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar
Database query writing experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Compensation
The estimated base annual salary range for this position is $83,255.67 to $112,640.03, though a candidate’s base annual salary shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience. This position may additionally be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
What are the perks?
Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
Competitive benefits, salary, and talent development opportunities
Commitment to professional development and working for a company where your voice is heard
More About IA
iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit iARx.com .
Our Mission: We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.
Our Products
Software
Modular Hardware
Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices
Our Core Values
Solutions Driven
Customer Centric
Championing Diversity
Empowering Ownership
Trust Daringly
To learn more about iA’s product, people and culture visit us at iARx.com OR check us out on LinkedIn , Facebook , or YouTube !
iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
As a Category Manager, you will be an integral part of iA’ Strategic Sourcing Team. You are the owner of the overall relationship between iA and our suppliers for their assigned categories. You will be responsible for developing category specific strategies and leading sourcing projects to deliver value from our supply chain through innovation, cost optimization, supplier performance, and working capital improvements. You will also negotiate large-scale multi-year supply agreements as well as smaller project specific deals. This position is responsible for the cross-functional collaboration of our internal stakeholders as it relates to our supplier relationships. They have a detailed understanding of the market for their assigned categories, and they are advisors to the organization with regards to market innovation, risks, and changes. They are responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining a robust supply base. They are key team members supporting new product development initiatives. In addition, they provide next level support to the Buying function within the manufacturing plant and the Subcontracts team.
This role follows a hybrid work model, with a combination of onsite and remote work, and is based in either Indianapolis, IN or Johnson City, NY.
What You’ll Do
Work cross-functionally to develop and execute strategic sourcing category strategies
Strategic management of multi-million-dollar supply base for categories such as Robots, Printers, Plastics, Consumables, Furniture, & Hardware.
Initiate and lead RFI/RFP/RFQ activities in support of business objectives
Analyze historical spend information and business forecasts to identify opportunities for supplier leveraging
Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to continuously improve our supplier-related business processes
Continuously monitor supplier performance to ensure key performance indicators are being met
Work with Sales, Project Management Organization, and Systems Design & Engineering to develop and communicate supplier-related forecast information to ensure that supply base is equipped to manage our rapid growth
Lead contract negotiations with suppliers coordinating requirements with iA’s Business Leadership and Legal teams
Track and report supply chain metrics such as cost savings, days payable outstanding, on-time delivery, quality, and warranty for assigned categories
Evaluate and develop new suppliers by conducting supplier assessments, and performing supplier onboarding activities
Work as a member of new product development teams to establish new product supply chains
Stay current with market trends for assigned categories by conducting research and through attending market related trade shows and events
Who You Are
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related technical field
6+ Years of relevant strategic sourcing category management experience
Experience negotiating multi-year, multi-million-dollar supplier contracts delivering significant business value
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the financial impacts related to supplier contract terms and conditions
Understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems and their associated manufacturing processes
Flexibility to adapt to the changing business priorities of a fast paced rapidly growing technology business
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to analyze and summarize large volumes of data to support business decisions
Experience with purchasing and planning functions within an ERP/MRP system
Up to 25% travel. Typical schedule is approximately one week every other month, with occasional variation depending on business needs.
Even Better If You Have
Experience reading engineering drawings, material specifications, and bills of material
Experience working with automated systems (Robotics, Conveyors, etc.)
Supply Chain certification such as CSCP, CPSM, CPIM, or similar
Database query writing experience
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Compensation
The estimated base annual salary range for this position is $83,255.67 to $112,640.03, though a candidate’s base annual salary shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience. This position may additionally be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
What are the perks?
Generous time off policy that allows you to put your family first
Opportunity to work on the cutting edge of pharmacy automation in a high growth tech company
Competitive benefits, salary, and talent development opportunities
Commitment to professional development and working for a company where your voice is heard
More About IA
iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit iARx.com .
Our Mission: We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.
Our Products
Software
Modular Hardware
Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices
Our Core Values
Solutions Driven
Customer Centric
Championing Diversity
Empowering Ownership
Trust Daringly
To learn more about iA’s product, people and culture visit us at iARx.com OR check us out on LinkedIn , Facebook , or YouTube !
iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.