Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Leading strategic sourcing initiatives and developing multi-year category strategies for indirect procurement to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.
Role type
Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Enterprise transformation in indirect procurement via data, technology, and advanced analytics.
Domain
Healthcare / Indirect Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, negotiation, market intelligence, total cost of ownership analysis, advanced spend analytics, RFx management, should-cost analysis, stakeholder alignment, team leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience with digital procurement tools, AI/automation in sourcing
Technologies
Digital procurement tools, AI capabilities, advanced analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and evolve multi-year category strategies; lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFx through contract award); execute negotiations with productivity mechanisms; drive cross-functional alignment; develop sourcing talent in analytics and methodologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities