Healthcare Procurement Category Strategist

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ seeks a motivated professional to assist Senior Category Managers with strategy development, supplier relationships, savings initiatives, and contract management across materials, equipment, and services.

You will maximize value, minimize cost, and ensure compliance with policies and standards while collaborating across teams and maintaining professionalism. Some travel to facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of directly applicable experience required.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred.
• Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Category Managers with strategy development and deployment across materials, equipment and services.
• Manage supplier relationships, drive savings initiatives, and oversee supplier contracts and performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Planning

Directing

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ seeks a motivated professional to assist Senior Category Managers with strategy development, supplier relationships, savings initiatives, and contract management across materials, equipment, and services.

You will maximize value, minimize cost, and ensure compliance with policies and standards while collaborating across teams and maintaining professionalism. Some travel to facilities may be required.