Category Manager, Clinical Goods and Services

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 48 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale. As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Category Manager, Clinical Goods & Services. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute category strategies for clinical goods and services including dental supplies, implants, lab services, medical supplies, and clinical equipment. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFQs), supplier negotiations, and contract execution to deliver measurable cost savings and value. Partner with clinical leaders (dentists, physicians, hygienists, and operational leaders) to align sourcing decisions with clinical needs and patient outcomes. Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive product standardization and SKU rationalization across TAG-supported brands where appropriate. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, internal policies, and quality standards. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of critical clinical supplies. Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and supplier performance metrics. Supplier Relationship Management Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve service levels, innovation, and cost efficiency. Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as fill rates, quality, pricing adherence, and service levels. Lead business reviews and resolve supplier performance issues proactively. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational stakeholders across Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, and WellNow. Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution. Support change management initiatives related to new product introductions or supplier transitions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (MBA preferred). 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement. Experience in healthcare, dental, or multi-site clinical environments strongly preferred. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth organization. Technical Skills Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or SAP. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Familiarity with supply chain analytics and sourcing tools Salary: 120-135k plus bonus incentives, with a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspen Dental