Specialist, Category Management and Strategic Sourcing

Category Management And Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Job Summary : The Category Management and Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and the management of clinical and non-clinical supplies, equipment, and services within specific categories. This role contributes to optimizing expenditures for supplies, equipment, and services in assigned categories by leveraging advanced data analysis and strategic sourcing methodologies. The incumbent is responsible for existing and new non-labor spend within their assigned area(s), focusing on Total Cost of Ownership, product efficacy, supplier diversity, sustainability, and value.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Develops and implements category-specific sourcing strategies.
• Provides recommendations that are fiscally responsible and in alignment with organizational goals. Engages in continuous improvement by seeking cost reduction opportunities, process improvement, and efficiency gains.
• Identifies and evaluates potential suppliers, negotiates contracts, and establishes partnerships.
• Responsible for the end-to-end source-to-contract process for assigned category(s) within a healthcare setting utilizing sourcing best practices such as Request for Proposal / Request for Information / Request for Quotation.
• Manages and utilizes GPO contracts to achieve contract compliance and contract penetration.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for standardization of goods.
• Responsible for Contract Management in regard to recording, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.
• Identifies potential risks in product selection, to include supply chain disruptions or product recalls.

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Qualifications :

As an EOE / AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.