Senior Director – Category Management, Purchased Services

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

📋 Description

• Leads a dedicated team of caregivers to ensure an exceptional experience for both our customer and supplier stakeholders.

• Oversees the IT, Capital, ESS, and Purchased Services Category Management team.

• Manages the strategic partnership with the GPO, covering a team of approximately 20-40 caregivers.

• Responsible for managing, supporting, and upholding final decision rights on contracting deliverables, timelines, and contract terms and conditions while prioritizing customer satisfaction.

• Analyzes and interprets data to formulate strategies and tactics for influencing suppliers.

• Initiates ongoing quality improvement by assessing and refining the division's operations.

• Possesses end-to-end project management skills for high-profile projects.

• Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in both internal and external communications.

• Clearly and effectively presents industry-related information.

• Maintains a high-performance work environment in collaboration with Human Resources.

• Travels as necessary and participates in organizational programs and events that contribute to the growth of the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is mandatory.

• Previous experience in Purchased Services is essential.

• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale procurement teams (3-5 years managing 10 or more employees, including those in management roles).

• Proficient understanding of GPO operations, integration, and collaboration.

• Expertise in multiple procurement functions (Category Management, GPO relations, Contracting, Purchasing, Sourcing).

• Mastery in operationalizing and coaching large teams, establishing operational model structures, standardizing processes, and facilitating transformational change management.

• Proven ability to lead a team of professionals in effectively achieving the organization’s goals and objectives.

• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.

• Established decision-making, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Capability and drive to work towards best-in-class processes to achieve significant financial, quality, and service outcomes.

• Demonstrated skills in negotiation, customer service, and collaboration.

• Proficient in motivating a team, public speaking, leveraging data, and adopting technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Healthy Living program.

• Financial incentives.

• Digital tools.

• Tobacco cessation classes.

• Counseling services.

• Paid time off.

• Financial wellness tools.

• Retirement planning assistance.

• Sign-on and/or relocation bonus when applicable.