Procurement Category Manager

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager

Location: Fully Remote Anywhere in the USA

Duration: 12 months (Potential Extension)

Shift Timing: 8 AM to 5 PM

Responsibilities:

• As the Procurement Category Manager you will be responsible for leading procurement activities in your managed categories.
• Stakeholders and suppliers based in the US and potentially international.
• You will possess a strong procurement background having previously covered category management and worked with complex contract negotiation

Essential Functions:

• Support procurement activities in assigned categories including assessments and recommendations for new suppliers.
• Collaborate with business partners on contract negotiation strategy and lead negotiations with vendors.
• Drive saving initiatives track performance and ensure savings are realized.
• Lead procurement efforts from strategy development to supplier selection and contract management.
• Conduct spendanalytics benchmarking and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop strategies to control spending reduce risk and improve overall value.
• Track project progress and ensure timely reporting of savings.
• Participate in business reviews and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Interactions:

• Interact with internal customers at all levels of the organization including executives.
• Engage with suppliers for contract review negotiations and execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or related work experience within a similar role.
• 8 years of Procurement experience ideally with 4 years of experience in assigned categories.
• Desirable certifications: ISM CPSM.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Extensive experience with supplier management contract negotiations strategy development and spend analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills suitable for executive level management.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams and suppliers.
• Experience in healthcare or other regulated environments and following quality management system procedures.
• Global business experience including working across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify savings opportunities vendor consolidation and contract performance.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes and make quick thoughtful decisions in a fastpaced environment.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment with moderate to heavy phone usage and long periods of sitting.
• Flexible work hours required to meet project deadlines.
• Some travel (up to 10%) may be required depending on assigned projects.

Physical Demands:

• No strenuous physical activity.
• General office environment.
• Some travel may be required.