Healthcare Category Manager Strategy & Supplier Relations

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

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.