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At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

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About this role:

The Senior Purchasing Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for Information Technology, Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS), and Travel & Expense categories. This role partners closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, HR, and business stakeholders to optimize spend, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risk, and deliver sustainable cost savings while enabling business growth and innovation.

The position requires strong strategic sourcing expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence at senior levels across a complex, fast‑paced organization.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Sourcing

• Develop and execute multi‑year category strategies for IT hardware, software, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, telecom, and travel programs

• Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution

• Drive measurable value through cost savings, demand management, standardization, and value‑added supplier initiatives

• Stay current on market trends, emerging technologies, licensing models, and supplier landscapes

Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to IT leadership, Finance, Legal, Security, HR, and business units

• Balance cost, risk, service levels, and innovation while supporting business objectives

• Influence requirements early in the buying cycle to ensure optimal commercial outcomes

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance for key IT, SaaS, and travel vendors

• Lead contract negotiations including MSAs, SaaS subscriptions, licensing, SLAs, renewals, and amendments

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements

• Proactively manage renewals, usage optimization, and vendor rationalization

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support third‑party risk, information security, and data privacy reviews

• Track spend, savings, and supplier performance metrics

• Ensure alignment with internal controls, travel policies, and audit requirements

Travel Category Management

• Own corporate travel programs including airlines, hotels, ground transportation, TMCs, and expense platforms

• Partner with Finance and HR to enforce travel policy compliance and enhance employee experience

• Identify opportunities to optimize travel spend and improve program effectiveness

About you:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required

• 10-12 years relevant experience in strategic sourcing required

• Knowledge and previous experience in the indirect areas including consulting services, human resources, IT, legal services, facility services and accounting services

• Experience with ERP System QAD and manufacturing processes is preferred.

• Candidates for this position must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and be comfortable with other computer systems including the internet and database programs.

• Candidates must have a confident and consistent approach to customer and vendor contact.

• This position requires strong negotiation skills, communication skills, and fluency in English.

• Organization and attention to detail are vital.

• Self-starter, fast learner, and strong collaborator: there is no job too big or too small if it contributes to the company’s goals and makes our business better

• Medical Device, Pharma, or Biotech experience; understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA regulations is a plus.

• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy is a plus.

• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Location:

Remote - US

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

$131,000.00 - $170,000.00

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com

About iRhythm Technologies iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.

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