Strategic Category Lead: Vendor Performance & Strategy

Medica

Hopkins (MN)

On-site

USD 88,800 - 133,245

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Medica is seeking a Category Lead to drive category strategy, vendor outcomes, and enterprise value across healthcare procurement. You will own the vendor lifecycle for strategic partners, partner with Contract Managers, and align contracts to business value from a pre-sale position, while shaping a category-led operating model.

We value data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
8+ years in vendor management, sourcing, or procurement.
Strong vendor lifecycle management and sourcing principles.
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Ability to influence decisions with measurable outcomes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with executives.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve category strategies aligned to business objectives, financial targets, and risk frameworks.
Lead RFx strategies (RFI/RFP/RFQ) tied to category plans and structure deals with stakeholders.
Develop data-driven reporting on savings, value realization, and service performance.
Serve as the primary strategic interface between business stakeholders and vendor ecosystem.
Maintain vendor scorecards, SLAs, and dashboards for accountability and performance.
Ensure governance with risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements.