Category Manager

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Mechanicsville (VA); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Category Manager to handle contracting functions for VCU Health System and affiliates. You will manage contract review processes, apply contracting compliance standards, and route documents for approval and signature under Supply Chain leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field or equivalent experience (paralegal certification preferred) and 2+ years in sourcing/contracting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field; experience in sourcing/contracting may substitute for degree
• Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Certification in paralegal studies preferred
• 2+ years of experience in sourcing and contracting (negotiating terms and conditions)
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; strong integrity and discretion

Responsabilidades

• Perform contracting functions for VCU Health System and affiliated entities
• Manage processes surrounding contracts and documents submitted for review
• Assess documents for compliance with contracting guidelines and route to appropriate approvers
• Prepare, redline, process and maintain contracts per institutional and regulatory requirements
• Support risk mitigation through due diligence before advancing documents for signature

Conocimientos

Sourcing and contracting

Contract negotiations

Project management

Discretion & integrity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Paralegal certification preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Essential Job Statements

The Category Manager is responsible for performing contracting functions for VCU Health System and its owned and controlled affiliates on behalf of the Supply Chain. Primary responsibilities include management of processes surrounding contracts and other documents submitted to Supply Chain for review, assessment with contracting compliance guidelines, and routing to the appropriate parties for approval and signature.

Under the direction of Supply Chain Leadership, the Category Manager serves an important role in mitigating organizational risk by requiring review and due diligence before advancing documents for signature.

The Category Manager is responsible for preparing, redlining, processing, and maintaining contracts in keeping with requirements of VCU Health system and regulatory bodies.

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field (supply chain, contract negotiations/sourcing experience may serve in lieu of degree)

Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education: N/A

Licensure/Certification Required: N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certification in paralegal studies

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: 2+ years prior experience sourcing and contracting (negotiating terms and conditions) functions

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion


• Excellent project management and multitasking abilities

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Supply Chain experience.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards: Manual Dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far, Acuity - near

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory -Emotional: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking, Attention to Detail

Mental / Sensory: Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$75,524.80 - $117,083.20

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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