Category Manager - Remote

Company: Highmark Health
Location: Providence
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

**Company :**

Allegheny Health Network

**Job Description :**

**JOB SUMMARY**

This job creates strategies around assigned contract categories, functions, and commodities. Develops business plans for broad contract areas. Negotiates all contracts (client and GPO) and manages related GPO operational activities. Provides guidance and coaching to Contract Managers, Sourcing Specialists, and other key department resources as required. Oversees high dollar and strategic bids across a various commodities. Assists in the coordination and operations of GPO business. Develops high level strategic relationships with client leaders and strategic supplier partners. Creates and presents business cases to senior leadership throughout the organization.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Create strategic business plans for various contract categories to assist in the management and strategy for overall category or function. Plans will include current and future market environment, market conditions, health system strategic plan, time-frames, and contracting strategy. Oversee commodity areas and provides guidance to department personal to ensure a successful execution of the strategic plan.

+ Serve as principal investigator, assist in project management and serve as contractual expert on specific projects as appropriate.Oversee and assist support staff to assigned projects when appropriate to ensure timely/cost effective completion of contractual requirements.

+ Participate in the formulation, development and revision to policies, procedures and strategies related to strategic sourcing as appropriate. Follows sourcing process to manage high dollar and strategic contracting functions (client and GPO), develops business case and presents to senior leadership throughout organization.

+ Monitor contract performance to determine necessity for amendments, extensions and compliance by both the Business Partner and Clients. Serves as primary liaison with contracting principals to ensure compliance with specifications and works to resolve issues related to contract performance.

+ Other duties as assigned or requested.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Minimum

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ 7 years in strategic sourcing, purchasing / contracting field; complete understanding of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) contracting methods, experience in leading commodity teams, sourcing, bidding, negotiating, detailed data analysis and awarding of major commodity contracts for a wide array of clinical and non-clinical products and/or services. Experience in contractual language, performance measures, detailed financial data analysis and claims arbitration. Demonstrated experience data management and analysis skills along with internet sourcing and e-sourcing techniques.

+ Current Driver's License

Preferred

+ Master's Degree

+ Demonstrated experience in leading and facilitating cross-functional teams

+ 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, and the Internet

**KEY** **SKILLS**

+ Strong understanding of contracts, contract law and negotiation

+ Proficient in presenting in front of all audiences

+ Ability to develop and articulate contract recommendations to all stakeholders

+ Uses knowledge of industry and market trends to develop long-term business strategies

+ Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach

+ Strong analytical ability, financial acumen, and project management skills

**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._

**_Compliance Requirement:_** _This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._

_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._

_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._

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Req ID: J190449

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