Manager, Healthcare Category Management

Job Description

Join us as our Manager, Healthcare Category Management-a pivotal leader driving strategic sourcing and vendor governance for essential categories. In this dynamic role, you will lead and inspire a talented team to secure high-value goods and services, shape cost-saving strategies, and manage vendor risk with diligent oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including vendors and contract teams, to negotiate deals that support our business goals.

Play a key part in supporting every department with vendor selection, ensuring our contracts consistently align with organizational needs. This is your chance to make a real impact and advance your career in a fast-paced healthcare environment!

• Manage staff responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies in one or more categories.

• Direct and train staff in conducting sourcing events, including development of project work plan, category profile, category strategy, minimum requirements and evaluation criteria, solicitation

• Guide staff in the development and implementation assorted bid documents and requests (i.e. RFP, RFI, RFQ); and manage status reporting and performance metrics of sourcing and category management activities.

• Understand, analyze and forecast complex market and industry dynamics and share subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within the established portfolio of products and services

• Partner with stakeholders to develop business and sourcing strategy and source products and services using proven tools, processes, and analytics to drive and achieve business results.

• Coordinate the evaluation and analyses of sourcing results from a total cost of ownership perspective, and provide optimization recommendations

• Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for complex vendor negotiations, including those that require specialized subject matter expertise, nonstandard risk mitigation solutions, and coordination of multiple arrangements.

• Review and lead supplier category management and performance within an assigned category

• Proactively establish and foster successful, positive working relationships with vendor personnel. Drive vendor engagement through formal and informal transactions.

• Engage stakeholders to implement and execute category management plan.

• Develop new procedures, training, initiatives, specifications and recommendations for process or policy changes and improvements, as appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

• 8+ years of experience in related field.

• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies across complex, multi-category healthcare environments including healthcare analytics, utilization management, care management, payment integrity, and pharmacy.

• Experience with a variety of contract types (SaaS, Services, etc.) and pricing models.

• Expertise in contract negotiation and drafting, with a strong track record of securing favorable terms and mitigating risk.

• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Experienced in fostering a collaborative culture and providing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and long-term career development.

• Track record of leading vendor selection processes and overseeing the evaluation and onboarding of strategic partners in the healthcare sector.

• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value-based sourcing initiatives to maximize organizational efficiency.

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs in a fast-paced healthcare payer environment.

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

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills, with a focus on driving strategic transformation.

• Committed to continuous improvement by staying current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in healthcare sourcing and procurement.

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community.

• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.

• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.

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