Category Management Specialist V - (Remote)

Talentify.io; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company seeks a strategic sourcing leader to enhance their supply chain and category management efforts. This remote role offers opportunities for career advancement and requires expertise in negotiations, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will contribute to sustainability initiatives while impacting the healthcare industry's future.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in the RFP process.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and analyze market trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of category/spend strategies.
• Build long-term relationships with internal clients and suppliers.
• Facilitate supplier negotiations and drive data-informed decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely from specified locations in the U.S.
- Engage in strategic initiatives that impact the healthcare industry
- Collaborate with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders
- Contribute to sustainability and environmental goals

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead the development of category/spend strategies for key categories, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with internal clients and suppliers to deliver value
- Serve as an expert in the RFP process and facilitate supplier negotiations
- Leverage advanced analytics to drive data-informed decisions and category strategies
- Drive the adoption of change practices among customers, suppliers, and stakeholders

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Proven expertise in category management and strategic sourcing
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in the RFP process
- Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform decision-making
- Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong leadership and self-management skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in the healthcare industry or related fields
- Familiarity with sustainability and environmentally preferable purchasing practices
- Advanced degree in a relevant field

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