Manager, Indirect Procurement Category

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Manager, Indirect Procurement Category

The Manager, Indirect Procurement Category is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spending categories that may include logistics services, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, and HR. This role ensures cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining quality and service standards. The Category Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement of goods and services – for both resale, customer integration and internal use.

• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and consolidation potential
• Lead competitive bidding processes, including RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations
• Establish and maintain category roadmaps with clear timelines, milestones, and success metrics
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies within assigned categories
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and value delivery
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans as needed
• Identify and develop new supplier partnerships to enhance competitive positioning
• Manage supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Facilitate supplier innovation sessions and collaborative improvement initiatives

• Partner with internal customers across logistics, marketing, professional services, facilities, and HR functions
• Translate business requirements into clear procurement specifications and sourcing strategies
• Provide procurement expertise and guidance to support business decision-making
• Ensure alignment between procurement activities and broader organizational goals
• Communicate category performance, market insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Negotiate terms and conditions to optimize total cost of ownership while mitigating risk
• Develop and manage category budgets, tracking actual vs. planned spend
• Implement cost management initiatives and track savings achievement
• Ensure contract compliance and manage contract renewals and amendments
• Support accounts payable resolution and supplier payment processes

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and methodologies
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintain procurement best practices across assigned categories
• Support the development and enhancement of procurement systems and technologies
• Contribute to procurement policy development and standardization efforts
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
• Complete assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
• Maintain compliance with Adapt Health’s Compliance Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• May be responsible for selection and hiring of qualified analyst(s) ensuring an effective on-boarding and providing comprehensive training and regular feedback.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Establishes annual goals and objectives for any direct reports based on the organization’s strategic goals.
• Responsible for achieving organizational performance and retention goals, including timely completion of performance evaluations.

• Industry knowledge of products and services
• Excellent relationship building skills and personality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Above-average critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to negotiate the best price for the company, while maintaining positive relationships with outside vendors
• Ability to manage conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both internal and external to the company)
• Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority;…