• Act as the single point of contact to the customer for timely and satisfactory resolution of concerns covering a wide variety of support services offered for assigned region, product, or coverage area • Responsible for knowledge of assigned region, coverage area, or product lines, their associated configuration installations • Establish and maintain contact to provide on-going technical and business support to assigned customers in designated geographic region or coverage area • Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development • Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market • Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles • May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements

Role Description The Lead PMO, CSI Procurement (Clinical Consumables and Equipment, Supply Chain, and Infrastructure) is the strategic partner and Project office holder for the scope team they support. You will sit on the leadership team of the Procurement area you support, and fill a critical shaping role in how work is executed to meet the needs of Procurement and the business area you’re aligned to. Key attributes of the holder of this role include: - Strategic mindset - Self-starters - Solution orientated - Proactive - Drive for results/outcomes - Eye for detail - Constantly curious - Highly collaborative The typical candidate is at ease doing, directing and coaching others to achieve the overall outcomes expected of the team they are a critical part of. Tasks and activities: - Owns and provides proactive regular performance (Project and financial) updates and reporting to FME Management Board or Business Executive Leadership including the procurement leadership team. - Overall tracking, addressing of gaps (resolution paths) and presenting progress against Procurement performance targets and forecasted pipeline to leadership. - Fills Project Management office role: Supports the VP Procurement in structuring and organizing their teams (internally) ways of working. - Partners with the VP and his/her leadership team to shape and manage information & Comms flow to stakeholders (internally across the in scope Procurement team and externally as needed to other functions and/or supplier networks). - A triage point for issue resolution and risk identification in projects within and across the sub teams supported. - Leads the VP and his/her team through the annual processes to identify, plan and deliver the range of the targeted savings as agreed with the CPO and CFO. - Acts as the CoE & P&P SPOC for the VP and vice versa; coordinating Category Management feedback and communicating opportunities to Global CoE and Global Process and Platforms team. - Connectivity with G&A (e.g., Global Transformation Office, Compliance, Legal, HR, GIA, Tax, etc) to ensure that Procurement is aligned & well-connected with the various business functions. - Acts as an ambassador of Global Procurement and provides input to the development and deployment of the procurement vision and strategy. - Develops and maintains to high accuracy the cost savings, cost avoidance and working capital pipelines. - With the support of the analytics team, is responsible for holding up a mirror on performance to the VP of Procurement and their team. - Develop Project Plans: Create comprehensive project plans outlining stakeholders, scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing. - Monitor Progress: Track project milestones and deliverables, updating stakeholders regularly. - Manage Changes: Implement change control processes to manage alterations in project scope, schedule, and costs. - Evaluate Performance: Use project management tools and techniques to measure project performance and make necessary adjustments. - Develop Mitigation Plans: Create and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery. - Maintain Documentation: Keep comprehensive project documentation, including risk logs, project plans, and status reports. - Owns and runs selected strategic projects on behalf of the VP Procurement. - Identifies, coordinates and implements organizational improvements (e.g. transformation, capability building, system and process adoption, sustainable procurement). - Coordinates and consolidates Risk Management activity. - May be asked to lead initiatives and projects that exist beyond or outside category specific projects. - Networks and leverages/ensures standards and best practice approaches are deployed in projects being delivered. Qualifications - Bachelors degree required. - 7-10 years of professional experience in Procurement and/or Analytics and project management with a strong preference towards prior experience in management consulting. - Additional experience in change & communications, coupled with procurement, finance or business roles is desirable. - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary & multicultural team. - Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills with ability to alternate between helicopter view and high attention to detail & accuracy. - Ability to execute high quality (quantitative & qualitative) analyses to communicate a story to key stakeholders. - Ability to prioritize manage multiple priorities. - Demonstrated ability to build trust and lasting relationships with key stakeholders. - Diplomatic skills to influence others at all levels of the business and manage relationships with internal clients. - Strong skills in creating and maintaining project and program plans. - Proven track record for planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects. - Excellent written/oral communication skills for reports and presentations. - Willingness to travel occasionally (20%). Company Description Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Role Description The US LBM Senior Category Buyer is responsible for driving the sourcing activities for large and high-value product categories. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing the purchasing strategy, supplier negotiations, and sourcing processes for a wide scope of categories, ensuring alignment with business goals, cost control, and overall supply chain efficiency. This person will oversee critical sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings while ensuring product quality, timely delivery, optimizing working capital and supplier performance for the company's larger and more complex sourcing needs. - Manage procurement activities for large and high-value product categories, ensuring alignment with customer experience, corporate goals and supply chain strategies. - Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple categories, identifying new suppliers, evaluating market trends, and implementing cost-effective sourcing solutions to drive competitive advantage. - Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions. Establish and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships focused on achieving optimal quality, service, inventory, and cost efficiency. - Develop and implement category-specific cost-saving initiatives that support the company's financial targets, identifying opportunities for revenue growth, process improvements, bulk purchasing, and value engineering. - Conduct in-depth market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and industry trend evaluations to identify the best sourcing opportunities and ensure competitive pricing for a diverse set of categories. - Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance, ensuring consistent delivery of quality products and services. Drive improvements and address performance gaps as needed. - Monitor and report on category performance, procurement savings, and sourcing activities, providing senior management with regular updates and insights into strategic initiatives and operational performance. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field preferred. - 5+ years of experience in procurement or category management, with a focus on large and complex categories, including strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations. - Strong knowledge of the building material industry to support Supply Chain objectives. Requirements - Proven experience managing high-value categories and leading sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain optimization. - In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and sourcing best practices. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze market trends, supplier data, and category performance to inform strategic decisions. - Exceptional negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favorable pricing and terms in complex supplier negotiations. - Expertise in procurement systems, ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and delivering results. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers. Company Description US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

• Leads supplier engagement for resolution of pricing non-compliance • Supports the development and execution of the North America Procurement strategy • Prepares Requests for Proposals and oversees proposal process for assigned materials/services • Develops cost targets for negotiations and negotiation strategy • Analyzes GMQS North American and global commodity or service market trends for assigned material/service purchases • Ensures accurate and timely implementation of approved pricing and contract terms into SAP • Acts as Liaison for resolving supplier/material related issues on assigned materials/services • Drafts contracts, ensuring compliance to legal and internal/external regulations and/or policies