Supply Chain management / Buyer / Procurement

The Procurement Category Specialist supports the development and execution of category specific procurement strategies to optimize spending, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enhance the delivery of goods and services. This role assists in managing key spend categories by coordinating supplier activities, performing spend analysis, and supporting sourcing initiatives that align with

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field

Work Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category coordination, vendor management, or sourcing.

Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., Experience with spend analysis and category management.

• Familiarity with e-procurement platforms and tools.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP platforms such as Workday or similar systems, including requisitioning, purchase orders, supplier records, and contract documentation.
• Ability to navigate procurement workflows, approval structures, and compliance requirements within enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret spend data, identify trends, assess cost drivers, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Experience supporting category-level spend analysis, variance analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations.
• Ability to translate data and insights into actionable category strategies and sourcing recommendations.
• Working knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and category

Understanding of contract structures, pricing models, and supplier relationship management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and analyses clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with Procurement Analysts, Category Managers, and business partners.
• Develop and implement category-level procurement strategies focused on cost efficiency,

service quality, and risk mitigation across assigned indirect spend areas.

• Support the evaluation, selection, and ongoing management of suppliers within assigned categories, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Manage contract-related activities, including supporting negotiations, renewals, amendments, and compliance tracking.
• Conduct spend analysis and supplier reviews to identify trends, savings opportunities, consolidation opportunities, and process improvements.
• data collection, and evaluation of responses cross functionally.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Clinical, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Professional Services) to align category strategies with business needs and operational priorities.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of category-related procurement transactions in accordance with procurement policies and approval requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate category documentation, sourcing files, supplier records, and compliance materials.
• Collaborate closely with the Procurement Analyst to leverage analytics, validate savings, and support category strategy execution.

Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners. demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open-mindedness and respect.
• Actively accepts responsibility for diverse roles, obligations and actions that positively influence patient and customer outcomes, our partnerships and the healthcare needs of our communities.

Office Environment: Tasks may be conducted within a climate-controlled office setting.

• Physical Activity: The role may require the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, supplies, and equipment (up to 15 lbs.) Duties typically involve a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, with frequent changes in position.
• Travel: Travel may be required, including travel between Company locations and out-of-town destinations as needed. (Safety Equipment: May require the use of safety equipment for infection prevention.

The Company and its affiliates, joint venture partners and entities under common management are

They do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected

status under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This job will be performed consistent with ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws regulating employment.

All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status.