Category Manager

VCU Health•Mechanicsville, VA

16h

About The Position

The Category Manager performs contracting functions for VCU Health System and its owned and controlled affiliates on behalf of Supply Chain. Under the direction of Supply Chain Leadership, the role manages the review, compliance assessment, approval routing, and signature processes for contracts and other documents submitted to Supply Chain. The Category Manager helps mitigate organizational risk through review and due diligence, and prepares, redlines, processes, and maintains contracts in accordance with VCU Health System requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. The position contracts for supplies and purchased services while coordinating with Supply Chain, the Office of General Counsel, the Privacy Office, Insurance Services, Information Systems, Finance, and other stakeholders. It supports sourcing and value-analysis work across assigned categories, maintains supplier and internal stakeholder relationships, and tracks submissions through Workday Strategic Sourcing and related contract systems. The role also supports supplier engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Flexibility may be required to provide team coverage and take on other duties as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; relevant supply chain, contract negotiation, or sourcing experience may substitute for a degree, and a combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 2 years of experience in sourcing and contracting functions, including negotiating terms and conditions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
Strong project management and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

Certification in paralegal studies.
Supply Chain experience.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, revise, and analyze contract documents under the direct supervision of Leadership.
Manage contracting for supplies and purchased services, including creating, reviewing, redlining, executing, and maintaining contracts in compliance with VCU Health System requirements.
Coordinate contract review and approvals with relevant internal groups, including Supply Chain, the Office of General Counsel, the Privacy Office, Insurance Services, Information Systems, and Finance.
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to align with organizational objectives.
Maintain and use a current list of internal reviewers and stakeholders for category assignments.
Assist with preparation of contracts and sourcing documents, including related research and value analysis, and collaborate on implementing initiatives across assigned categories.
Administer systems and processes for tracking and managing documents submitted to Workday Strategic Sourcing.
Manage stakeholder expectations and provide updates, including to senior leadership as needed, while navigating competing priorities and representing the Supply Chain Department.
Ensure contract documents are maintained in VCU Health System’s contract repository and related systems as required by department leadership.
Respond proactively and promptly to stakeholder and leadership requests.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives through collaboration and implementation across the health system.
Ensure contracting and sourcing activities meet and advance VCU Health System’s supplier engagement program requirements.
Provide backup coverage for Category Manager Seniors, Category Manager Leads, and other team members as needed, and perform other duties requested.