Sr Category Manager - Med/Surg

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.Summary:In this role, you will contribute to all aspects of supply chain strategic sourcing processes including market opportunity identification, strategy and portfolio development, negotiations, marketing, and implementation. You will manage a competitive contract portfolio by driving the strategy and development of the agreements to help supply cost performance and operational efficiency. You will have responsibility for the competitive bid process utilizing effective negotiation skills.Responsibilities:Conduct product and market assessments and market research for assigned categories.Develop contracting strategies that will deliver unique value to support individual members, supply networks, academic medical centers as well as customers and clients in non-health care markets.Lead periodic business reviews and strategic planning meetings with supply partners for moderate to high complexity portfolio.Manage the competitive bid process by negotiating favorable terms and conditions.Implement new programmatic offerings while maintaining practical knowledge of the health care industry, market dynamics and new technology.Develop and manage relationships with members, suppliers, and alliances to ensure satisfaction through effective, timely communication and problem resolution.Qualifications:Relevant degree preferred.5 or more years of relevant experience preferred.Experience with patient care as licensed or registered nurse highly preferred.Experience with procurement and/or supply chain in a health care environment highly preferred.Willingness to travel.Estimated Hiring Range:At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $146,700.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careersEqual Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.