Category Manager

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Phoenix is seeking a motivated procurement professional to support senior category managers with strategy development, supplier relationships, and savings initiatives across materials, equipment and services, maximizing value while minimizing cost.

This role requires a related bachelor’s degree and two years of applicable experience; Six Sigma/Lean or Project Management certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years’ of directly applicable experience.
• Six Sigma or Lean Certified.
• Project Management Certified.

Responsibilities

• Assists Senior Category Managers with strategy development and deployment.
• Supplier relationship management, savings initiatives, supplier contract management and supplier performance management across categories of materials, equipment and services.
• Maximizing value to the company while minimizing cost from suppliers.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

Skills

Planning

Directing

Communications

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Negotiations

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:Purchasing-Ref LabWork Shift:DayJob Category:Supply ChainWe are looking for a motivated, curious individual who is comfortable with visibility and taking initiative, with strong support from the team. This role values collaboration, growth, and follow‑through, and provides the opportunity to learn and build confidence quickly. The successful candidate will join a well‑respected team and should be able to represent that reputation with consistency and professionalism. Join us and come do great work on behalf of better health!Starting salary: $73-100k (dependent on experience)POSITION SUMMARYAssists Senior Category Managers with strategy development and deployment, supplier relationship management, savings initiatives, supplier contract management and supplier performance management across categories of materials, equipment and services, maximizing value to the company while minimizing cost from suppliers.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of products, procurement and contracting processes in healthcare. Excellent skills in the areas of planning, directing, communications, solving complex problems, critical thinking, negotiations and statistical analysis.Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to meet multiple priorities.Ability to travel to any company facility and/or vendor facility for meetings and product or service assessment.Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in a related field.Two (2) years’ of directly applicable experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSix Sigma or Lean Certified.Project Management Certified.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy