Category Management Specialist V (Consulting/Professional Svcs.) - Remote

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the healthcare consulting sector is looking for a strategic sourcing expert to enhance category strategies and drive sustainable procurement practices. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and develop skills in supplier negotiations, analytics, and project management within a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing category/spend strategies.
• Expertise in supplier negotiations and the RFP process.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze category spend and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of category/spend strategies leveraging market knowledge.
• Foster relationships with clients and suppliers to deliver value.
• Analyze category spend to understand price drivers and trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Advanced degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Employer Industry: Consulting & Professional Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on building long-term relationships
- Involvement in strategic decision-making processes with senior leadership
- Chance to leverage advanced analytics and insights for data-driven decision-making
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and environmental goals

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead the development of category/spend strategies by leveraging expert knowledge of markets and stakeholder needs
- Build and foster long-term relationships with internal clients and suppliers to deliver value
- Serve as an expert in the RFP process and supplier negotiations to facilitate strategic value
- Analyze category spend to understand price drivers and trends, applying cost and supply market analytics
- Drive the adoption of change practices with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout strategic program implementations

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Proven experience in developing and executing category/spend strategies
- Expertise in supplier negotiations and the RFP process
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze category spend and market trends
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to competing demands and manage multiple projects effectively

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in the healthcare industry or related consulting services
- Familiarity with Sustainability and Environmental goals in procurement practices
- Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

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