Category Manager

Baystate Health•Holyoke, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and/or services. This position advises and guides business units regarding the application and integration of procurement philosophies and techniques to meet the needs of identified internal customer requirements using a global category view. This individual is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing complex categories by influencing teams with various levels of employees and management to leverage buying power and recommend appropriate procurement strategies and tactics to obtain desired results. Extensive interaction with Business Units, Leadership, Finance, Legal, and suppliers is required to ensure that total costs are identified and optimal savings are realized in executing a contract. Goods and services are reviewed by this position and managed across the company for all locations.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
8+ years of experience in the facilitation and negotiating of contracts
8+ years of experience developing, initiating, and managing sourcing strategies with tactical processing capabilities
8+ years of experience building/leading/influencing effective cross-functional teams
8+ years of experience managing diverse stakeholder interests and expectations
8+ years of experience building strategic supplier relationships
8+ years of team interaction and project management experience
8+ years of experience effectively communicating (verbal and written) with a wide range of customers and team members
8+ years of experience in the application of supply chain management and business process reengineering practices
8+ years of process redesign and improvement experience
8+ years of knowledge of corporate services industry market trends and dynamics
8+ years of demonstrated capability in strategically sourcing corporate services and/or commodities
8+ years of corporate services strategy development, process change management, and implementation experience
8+ years of experience facilitating day-to-day operational and strategic objectives
8+ years of personal computing experience, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
8+ years of experience with ERP (Procure to Pay preferred), e-Procurement, and sourcing systems/tools
8+ years of experience identifying and implementing sourcing objectives and goals that support organizational strategies
8+ years of problem-solving, financial, and analytical process skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and/or services
Advises and guides business units regarding the application and integration of procurement philosophies and techniques to meet the needs of identified internal customer requirements using a global category view
Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing complex categories by influencing teams with various levels of employees and management to leverage buying power and recommend appropriate procurement strategies and tactics to obtain desired results
Interacts extensively with Business Units, Leadership, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to ensure that total costs are identified and optimal savings are realized in executing a contract
Reviews and manages goods and services across the company for all locations

Benefits

Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous PTO with scheduled earned increases
Continuing education support and reimbursement
First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
Farm Share Memberships
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Life insurance
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!