Staff Category Manager

Job Summary

Job Title:                           Category Manager

Department:                     Manufacturing

FLSA Status:                      Exempt

Key Responsibilities

· Own and execute packaging category strategies for Malaysia and China manufacturing sites in coordination with Global Procurement Packaging Manager.

· Lead supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management.

· Act as the primary procurement contact for regional packaging suppliers, managing escalations and continuous improvement.

· Support new product introductions, packaging changes, supplier qualifications, and capacity expansions in collaboration with Engineering and Operations.

· Drive cost reduction initiatives, should-cost analysis, and productivity programs.

· Manage supplier risk through assessments, business continuity planning, and mitigation actions.

· Ensure supplier compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards.

· Track and report key category metrics related to cost, quality, delivery, and risk.

· Support CAPEX, and OPEX planning in partnership with Finance.

· Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier-related issues.

Education and Experience Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.

· Ideally 5-8 years of experience in procurement, supply management, engineering, or operations.

· Experience managing suppliers and categories in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device or similar preferred).

· Knowledge of packaging materials, components, and supplier manufacturing processes.

· Experience working with suppliers in China and Malaysia.

· Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial skills.

· Proven track record of delivery of results

Preferred Skills and Competencies

· Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; Power BI or reporting tools a plus.

· Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.

· Contract negotiation experience

Travel & Work Arrangement

· Ability to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed.

· On-site role based in Malaysia

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.