Category Manager

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

55d

About The Position

This position manages various spend categories identified as managed categories, within the Supply Chain Management Department, focusing on streamlining processes, cost reduction, GPO/State contract optimization and increasing utilization of contracted products and services. They are responsible for driving results, meeting deliverables, and owning all stages of the Sourcing/RFP/Proposal/Contracting process as assigned. This role requires maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Category contracts by working with the Sourcing and Contracting Specialist, Legal for contract review, Value Analysis, internal stakeholders and independently to keep all materials and data up to date. The primary purpose of the Category Manager position is to lead the strategic initiatives and provide accurate and current market information for decision making. Demonstrates technical procurement knowledge of a broad spectrum of commodities and services pertinent to the assigned category. Interacts with departments and units within the institution in identifying areas of spend optimal for strategic sourcing. Demonstrates to leadership a deep knowledge of their assigned category and market trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in science, healthcare, or business-related field or
• Master's Degree in science, healthcare, or business-related field or
• May consider additional years of related experience in lieu of degree
• 3 years of experience in contract administration, purchasing and/or sourcing with Bachelor's Degree or
• 1 year of experience in contract administration, purchasing and/or sourcing with Master's Degree and
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must obtain Certified Texas Purchasing Manager certification within 1-1/2 Yrs or
• Must obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer certification within 1-1/2 Yrs

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare related experience and
• Prefer proficiency with PeopleSoft and Jagger.
• (PMP) Project Management Prof Cert Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Works independently to lead strategic conversation with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Assist with the procurement lifecycle while coordinating efforts with end-users sourcing approaches and provide recommendations based on contract hierarchy and federal and state regulations.
• Assists with a risk-assessment and contract monitoring plan and KPI management.
• Work with the technical teams and SMEs to translate highly technical requirements and information into clear messaging and content to produce compelling, responsive and superior quality RFPs, proposals, and final contracts.
• Partner with internal SMEs to maintain up to date product information and functionality related content and materials.
• Implement a value-based selection process and positions the Sourcing team and Supply Chan Department as a trusted advisor.
• Supports the e-commerce strategy for assigned spend categories.
• Manages supplier relationships, ensuring that UTSW business needs are met. Establishes key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure supplier performance and lead supplier business reviews.
• Export, Filter, Categorize and Interpret volumes of data to identify opportunities resulting from data selections and recommend sourcing opportunities.
• Compile information and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Setting up, maintaining and completing tasks/activities in Sourcing Director platform
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees