Category Manager

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Category Manager to lead contracting for the Supply Chain and affiliates. The role involves drafting, reviewing, redlining, executing, and maintaining contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, support sourcing documents, and track documents in Workday Strategic Sourcing while upholding supplier engagement initiatives across the health system.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certification in paralegal studies is preferred.
• 2+ years prior experience sourcing and contracting (negotiating terms and conditions) functions.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise and analyze contract documents.
• Perform contracting for supplies and purchased services adhering to VCU Health System requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Administer systems to track and manage documents in Workday Strategic Sourcing.

Skills

Integrity

Project management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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. Essential Job Statements Under the direct supervision of Leadership, draft, review, revise and analyze contract documents Perform the process of contracting for supplies and purchased services while adhering to requirements determined by VCU Health System Leadership (Supply Chain, Office of General Counsel, Privacy Office, Insurance Services, Information Systems, Finance, etc.). The process of contracting includes, but is not limited to, creating, reviewing, redlining, executing, and maintaining contract documents while meeting VCU Health System requirements. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to align with organizational objectives. Maintain and utilize a current list of internal reviewers and stakeholders for category assignments Assist in the preparation of contracts and sourcing documents, including all related research and value analysis through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across assigned categories. Administer systems and processes to track and manage documents submitted to Workday Strategic Sourcing for processing; and managing expectations and providing updates to clients including senior leadership on an as needed basis, navigating competing priorities and serving as a voice of the Supply Chain Department. Ensure contract documents are maintained within VCU Health System's contract repository and related systems as required by department leadership. Proactively respond to stakeholder and leadership requests in a timely manner. Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system Ensure contracting and sourcing activities performed meet and advance requirements of VCU Health System's supplier engagement program. From time to time, as a core team member in the Supply Chain team, the Category Manager may serve as backup for Category Manager Seniors, Category Manager Leads, and other team members to facilitate consistent coverage; and/or perform other duties as requested. Additional duties may arise based on the organization's needs and evolving industry trends, it is important to understand this role will require flexibility and adaptability.

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 Physical Demands: 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 Physical Requirements: 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 Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking, Attention to Detail Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, 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.

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That's never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That's. Exactly. Right. We'll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it's an approach that works - whether it's a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region's only full-service children's hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we're not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what's possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.