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Sr Category Manager – Clinical Purchased Services
| Company | Vizient |
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| Location | Irving, TX, USA |
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| Salary | $88900 – $155500 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Relevant degree preferred: RN, Healthcare Administration, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
- 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
- Experience in clinical/patient care services specifically in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier development within a healthcare setting is highly preferred.
- Background in healthcare supply chain and value analysis is a plus.
- Experience in program development and vendor evaluation is preferred.
- Proven ability to develop content and present category insights to both large and small audiences, including senior-level stakeholders.
- Strong ability to analyze market trends, assess supplier capabilities, and drive data-informed contract decisions.
- Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, development, and management of a moderate to high-complexity portfolio, which includes high-visibility services with significant utilization and potential regulatory considerations.
- Act as a subject matter expert by developing industry insights, trends, and best practices, shared through presentations, internal reports, and external-facing content (e.g., blogs, category insights, and white papers).
- Serve as a trusted advisor, educating and influencing clients, internal teams: consulting, sales; member councils/task forces, and suppliers to maximize the value of Vizient national agreements and other contract offerings.
- Develop category strategy, lead contract negotiations with suppliers, create marketing plans, and manage spend categories within the developed framework to deliver unique value to all clients.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and revenue plans, tracking contract performance against category objectives using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost savings, service utilization, and supplier performance metrics.
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify gaps in category offerings and develop a roadmap for introducing new services to contract, ensuring continued innovation and market competitiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in clinical/patient care services specifically in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supplier development within a healthcare setting is highly preferred.
- Background in healthcare supply chain and value analysis is a plus.
- Experience in program development and vendor evaluation is preferred.
