Strategic Category Mgr II - Scientific/Medical

Job description

The Strategic Category Manager II is a professional role with increasing autonomy and experience. This role may oversee the direction of multiple high-spend commodity categories and will lead strategic procurement initiatives. This role will manage high-value contracts and high value supplier accounts. This role requires more advanced data analysis skills and must independently be able to monitor and manage supplier performance and public solicitation events. Role is expected to work with increasing levels of independence by exercising judgement in the direction of the category strategy. Category Analysis and Direction: - Develop and implement strategic plans for assigned commodity category. - Identify long-term goals and objectives - Conduct market research and data analysis to understand trends and opportunities - Assess the feasibility of new procurement initiatives - Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for management - Source and evaluate potential suppliers by facilitation of public solicitation events or evaluation of public contracts - Track category performance through cost avoidance, cost savings and rebate management. Supplier Relationship & Performance Managemen...