Category Account Specialist

UW Health • Middleton, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team and help make sure that staff have the right supplies to provide
remarkable care and at the best price.

We are seeking a Category Account Specialist to:

Apply contract knowledge and strong attention to detail to review and redline
agreements against UW Health’s Master Terms and Conditions and established
contract playbook.
Support contract managers within the procurement team and collaborate with a
wide range of stakeholders across UW Health to meet organizational needs for
goods and services.
Generate reports that support supply chain functions, including contract
review metrics and supplier performance analysis.
Independently monitor, analyze, and report on expiring System, GPO, and local
site contracts to ensure timely renewals and continuity of services.

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth
by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in business management or related field Required
• 2 years contract management, purchasing, commodities, supply chain or another relevant field. Required
• Knowledge of contracts and procure-to-pay process Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Legal Assistant/ Paralegal or related field Preferred
• 5 years or more experience in contract management, purchasing Preferred
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud or other ERP systems Preferred
• Health care supply chain knowledge Preferred
• CMRP- Certified Materials & Resource Professional Preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply contract knowledge and strong attention to detail to review and redline agreements against UW Health’s Master Terms and Conditions and established contract playbook.
• Support contract managers within the procurement team and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across UW Health to meet organizational needs for goods and services.
• Generate reports that support supply chain functions, including contract review metrics and supplier performance analysis.
• Independently monitor, analyze, and report on expiring System, GPO, and local site contracts to ensure timely renewals and continuity of services.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree