Category Manager

Job Title

We are looking for a motivated, curious individual who is comfortable with visibility and taking initiative, with strong support from the team. This role values collaboration, growth, and follow-through, and provides the opportunity to learn and build confidence quickly. The successful candidate will join a well-respected team and should be able to represent that reputation with consistency and professionalism. Join us and come do great work on behalf of better health!

Starting salary: $73-100k (dependent on experience)

Position Summary

Assists Senior Category Managers with strategy development and deployment, supplier relationship management, savings initiatives, supplier contract management and supplier performance management across categories of materials, equipment and services, maximizing value to the company while minimizing cost from suppliers.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of products, procurement and contracting processes in healthcare. Excellent skills in the areas of planning, directing, communications, solving complex problems, critical thinking, negotiations and statistical analysis.
• Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to meet multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel to any company facility and/or vendor facility for meetings and product or service assessment.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years' of directly applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma or Lean Certified.
• Project Management Certified.

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