Category Manager

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement match (up to 5%)

Career development programs

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver value across enterprise categories. You will partner with clinical, operational, IT, and business stakeholders to define requirements and drive compliant, contract-based solutions.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, negotiating agreements, and monitoring contract performance while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and guardrails.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in sourcing, procurement, contracting, or category management or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies to drive standardization and cost optimization.
• Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contracting within defined guardrails.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure compliant, value-based solutions.
• Own supplier relationships and drive performance, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Location:Integrated Services CenterWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$67,080.00 - $100,880.00Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewThe Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering value across assigned categories within the enterprise procurement model. This role partners with clinical, operational, IT, and business stakeholders to define requirements, lead sourcing initiatives, and ensure alignment to organizational standards, contracts, and performance expectations. This role is responsible for executing procurement contracts end-to-end within defined contract standards and guardrails. The Category Manager operates within a structured procurement model, owning category strategy and supplier outcomes while collaborating with Sourcing Agents for intake and Managers for oversight and escalation.What you will doDevelop and execute category sourcing strategies that drive standardization, cost optimization, quality outcomes, and supplier performance across assigned categories.Lead sourcing events and supplier negotiations, owning commercial strategy, pricing, and service level expectations, and executing procurement contracts within defined contract standards and guardrails.Partner with stakeholders to define clear requirements while guiding decision-making toward standardized, value-based solutions aligned with procurement strategies.Own supplier relationships and performance, driving accountability for service levels, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement across assigned categories.Ensure sourcing decisions align with approved contracts, suppliers, and enterprise standards, guiding stakeholders toward compliant solutions and enforcing adherence to preferred suppliers and contract requirements and ensures accurate documentation, metadata, and submission into the CLM system in accordance with enterprise standards.Partner with Sourcing Agents to support intake validation and request routing, ensuring alignment to existing contracts, standards, and defined procurement processes.Drive standardization, utilization, and category optimization efforts to reduce variation, improve contract compliance, and enhance overall value.Monitor and report on category performance including savings, contract utilization, supplier performance, and service outcomes to support data-driven decision making.Support continuous improvement of sourcing, category management, and procurement processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.Execute procurement contracts end-to-end using approved templates and defined contract standards, escalating non-standard terms, high-risk provisions, and regulatory or data-related considerations through established Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) governance processes.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:4-6 years Experience in sourcing, procurement, contracting, or category management and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Bachelor's in business, healthcare, supply chain, or related fieldExperience working with stakeholders, suppliers, and contracts.Demonstrated skill in negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].