Category Administrator | NPPC

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

36d

About The Position

The Category Administrator serves as a key member of the supply chain team, responsible for driving product standardization, strategic sourcing, and value-based procurement across Avera entities and affiliates. This role collaborates extensively with assigned stakeholders, supply chain teams, vendors, and functional departments such as finance, IT, and legal. The position involves evaluating products and services for clinical efficacy, cost-efficiency, and operational impact, while facilitating data-driven decisions on vendor selection, product trials, and contracting. Success in this role requires strong skills in analytics, communication, negotiation, and project management to support effective decision-making and system-wide implementation of supply chain initiatives.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Associate's in Business, Healthcare, Logistics, Public Health, or related field and/or 4+ years equivalent of experience and education.
4-6 years of relevant clinical, supply chain or revenue cycle experience and/or 4+ years equivalent of experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Business, Healthcare, Logistics, or Public Health.
Experience with contracts, vendor management, product selection, purchasing, supply chain operations.
Experience with project management, contract lifecycle oversight, and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

Drive large-scale product standardization efforts by selecting and implementing products that balance value and cost-effectiveness across all applicable divisions and affiliates.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to gather input, present findings, and build consensus for sourcing and standardization initiatives.
Serve as a resource on clinical implications of sourcing decisions and advocate for operational alignment.
Support and coordinate value analysis processes using evidence-based practices and data to review and adopt new products, services, and equipment.
Translate sourcing and standardization decisions into actionable plans, ensuring system-wide deployment and compliance.
Manage and interpret data sets, including purchase order data, clinical outcomes, and financial metrics, to inform sourcing decisions.
Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes to evaluate vendors and optimize procurement strategies.
Partner with legal, finance, and contracting teams to ensure business terms are accurately captured and executed in agreements.
Present technical and strategic information clearly and confidently to both clinical and administrative audiences.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and outcome enhancements across product lines and services.