Manager, Healthcare Category Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +24 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee a team responsible for creating and implementing sourcing strategies across various categories.

• Provide direction and training to staff involved in sourcing events, as well as in the development of project plans, category profiles, strategies, requirements, evaluation criteria, and solicitations.

• Lead the creation and execution of RFP, RFI, RFQ, and other bidding documents.

• Manage status reports and performance metrics related to sourcing and category management activities.

• Analyze and predict complex market and industry trends while sharing expertise in the healthcare sector.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to formulate business and sourcing strategies, as well as to procure products and services using various tools, processes, and analytics.

• Assess sourcing outcomes from a total-cost-of-ownership viewpoint and offer recommendations for optimization.

• Engage in intricate, cross-functional vendor negotiations that require specialized knowledge and risk management.

• Direct supplier category management and performance within a designated category.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendor personnel, enhancing vendor engagement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute category management plans.

• Create procedures, training programs, initiatives, specifications, and suggestions for process or policy enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher where applicable.

• Over 8 years of experience in a relevant field.

• Alternatively, 10+ years of experience in a relevant field may substitute for a degree.

• Proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies in complex, multi-category healthcare settings.

• Background in healthcare analytics, utilization management, care management, payment integrity, and pharmacy.

• Familiarity with contract types such as SaaS and services, along with diverse pricing models.

• Proficiency in contract negotiation and drafting.

• Capability to establish cross-functional relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and spearhead enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Experience in nurturing collaborative cultures and providing coaching and mentorship.

• Proven track record in leading vendor selection and strategic partner assessment and onboarding in healthcare.

• Ability to recognize cost-saving opportunities and execute value-based sourcing initiatives.

• Skilled in managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving business needs.

• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory frameworks within sourcing and category management.

• Outstanding communication, leadership, and change management abilities.

• Dedication to continuous improvement and keeping abreast of healthcare sourcing and procurement trends, regulations, and best practices.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Health and wellness programs.

• Parental leave and support services.

• Assistance with adoption and surrogacy.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.

• 401k matching, including an annual company contribution.

• Annual incentive bonus.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Competitive health benefits and wellness initiatives.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.