Responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and/or services
Advises and guides business units regarding the application and integration of procurement philosophies and techniques to meet internal customer requirements
Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing complex categories while leveraging buying power
Extensive interaction with Business Units, Leadership, Finance, and suppliers to realize savings
Develops category strategies based on analysis of spend data, market dynamics, and business requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Healthcare or equivalent experience
6 years of experience in the facilitation and negotiating of contracts within strategic sourcing or supply chain management or 6 years of experience developing, initiating, and managing sourcing strategies with tactical processing capabilities or 6 years of experience identifying and implementing sourcing objectives and goals supporting organizational strategies or 6 years of experience within Supply Chain capability areas relevant to Strategic Sourcing
Experience managing diverse stakeholder interests and expectations
Demonstrated capability in strategically sourcing corporate services and/or commodities
Knowledge of corporate services industry market trends and dynamic
Demonstrated experience building strategic supplier relationships

Category Manager

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