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Category Manager

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Pennsylvania + 5 moreAll locations: Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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. • Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing complex categories. • Extensive interaction with Business Units, Leadership, Finance, Legal, and suppliers. • Drives continuous improvements and manages sourcing analysis and questions/problems. • Leads the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit.

Job 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 dynamics
  • Demonstrated experience building strategic supplier relationships

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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