Category Manager

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Sciences of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a motivated procurement professional to support Senior Category Managers in strategy development, supplier relationships and cost initiatives.

You will manage contracts, analyze data in Excel, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and travel as needed to supplier and company sites, ensuring value and compliance. Joining our team means contributing to a culture focused on quality, collaboration, and better health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two years of directly applicable experience.
• Six Sigma/Lean certification and Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Category Managers with strategy development and deployment.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and performance.
• Support savings initiatives and cross-category cost management.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Negotiations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name: Purchasing-Ref Lab
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Supply Chain

We 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 SUMMARY

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years’ of directly applicable experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma or Lean Certified.
• Project Management Certified.

EEO STATEMENT

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Make Great Friends and a Difference in Your Communities

You’ll feel like you’re in the right place at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona (SQL/LSA), doing great work on behalf of a healthy community. While many organizations tout “teamwork and camaraderie,” there is no denying that our compassionate, collaborative culture is a cut above the rest. Our team members work together daily to create a work environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to be their best selves and do their best work. Grow your career and see for yourself how gratifying and satisfying being a part of our team can be. You Belong Here.

Sonora Quest Laboratories is a proud partner of Banner Health.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

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