Job Description:
• Identify, develop, and present opportunities supporting the category management lifecycle for products and/or services
• Lead contract and procurement negotiations involving financial value and business terms and conditions
• Advise internal customers and the Category Management team across multiple clinical and business lines
• Cultivate supplier relationships that maximize contract value and performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize results
• Develop and execute contract opportunities with Supply Chain functions and resources
• Negotiate products and/or services across multiple business lines according to clinical and operational requirements
• Initiate, develop, and manage Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
• Analyze and interpret data for opportunities or impacts
• Connect strategy to outcomes by understanding organizational requirements and supplier motivations
• Participate in development and continuous improvement of Category Management processes
• Adhere to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement
• Plan and implement recurring work using established procedures and confer with Category Management leadership as necessary
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• In lieu of education, five years of related work experience in supply chain, contract preparation and/or administration may be considered
• Minimum three years of related work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
• Supply Chain or Contracting certification desired
• Knowledge of routine contract-term and condition negotiations
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office functions
• Ability to adapt to a diverse portfolio of work
• Attention to detail
• Must adhere to federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and services
Benefits: