Category Manager – Healthcare

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Prepare, assess, modify, negotiate, finalize, and manage contracts for goods and services acquired.

• Ensure that all agreements adhere to organizational, regulatory, and legal standards.

• Spearhead sourcing and procurement activities, including supplier assessments, price negotiations, contract renewals, and competitive bidding processes.

• Establish and nurture relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Oversee contract reviews and approvals in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, Supply Chain, and other business partners.

• Monitor and manage contracts using Workday Strategic Sourcing and other contract management tools.

• Keep precise contract documentation and repository records.

• Provide updates and reports on sourcing, negotiations, and contract activities.

• Assist in value analysis initiatives, supplier diversity programs, and process enhancement projects.

• Support additional Supply Chain initiatives and departmental priorities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management.

• Experience in negotiating pricing agreements, managing supplier relations, and leading bid/RFP processes.

• Demonstrated contract management expertise, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.

• Experience ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong project management and contract administration abilities with the capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Familiarity with contract management platforms such as Workday Strategic Sourcing or similar systems.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Legal, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and leadership teams.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience in supporting healthcare organizations, health systems, hospitals, or other regulated environments.

• Knowledge of value analysis methodologies and supplier performance assessment.

• Experience in supporting supplier diversity initiatives.

• Capability to work independently in a remote setting while juggling competing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Opportunity to impact strategic sourcing and supplier management decisions.

• Involvement in complex contract negotiations and collaboration with cross-functional leadership teams.

• Meaningful work that supports healthcare operations and enhances patient care outcomes through effective procurement and contract management practices.