The Category Specialist supports strategic sourcing and supplier management, facilitating vendor negotiations and managing purchasing contracts for assigned categories.
Building Location:Essentia Health Distribution CenterDepartment:1007770 CATEGORY MANAGEMENT - EH SSJob Description:Under the guidance of the Director and Sr. Specialists, the Category Specialist is responsible for carrying out tasks that support the strategic plan for the assigned categories of spend. The tasks include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, facilitating product conversions and contract award notifications, managing supply requests, facilitating vendor negotiations, RFP creation, and managing Group Purchasing contracts within their category.
Work Experience:
2 years of sourcing/contracting/category management experience or equivalent clinical experienceEducation Qualifications:
Work Experience:
2 years of sourcing/contracting/category management experience or equivalent clinical experienceEducation Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree required.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:No certification/licensure requirement.
FTE:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
RemoteShift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:8:00 AMShift End Time:4:30 PMWeekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:
$65,811.20 - $98,716.80Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.Top Skills
Group Purchasing Contracts Management
Rfp Creation
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
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