Sr. Category Manager, Clinical Goods and Services

TAG - The Aspen Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Aspen Group (TAG) is a leading retail healthcare business support organization in the U.S., serving thousands of healthcare professionals across various categories like Dental care, urgent care, and medical aesthetics. TAG provides comprehensive business support services to its consumer-facing brands, enabling them to grow their practices and deliver high-quality healthcare experiences. The company is seeking a Sr. Category Manager, Clinical Goods and Services to join its accounting team, focusing on strategic sourcing and contract management for clinical goods and services.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of contracting principles and contract structure, with competencies in corporate professional services and related areas.
Strong leadership and team building skills to integrate and motivate people from different organizations.
Adept at communicating with vendors and internal business partners to establish and maintain credibility for the sourcing function.
Skilled in negotiating, renegotiating, and administering contracts with suppliers and vendors.
Capable and experienced in negotiating large scale, enterprise-wide supplier agreements.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and control multiple processes and/or projects, achieving on-time contracting services.
Excellent oral communication skills to convey technical information to both internal and external sources, including non-technical audiences.
Excellent written communication skills to effectively and accurately convey detailed and complex information regarding contract specifications, policies, and procedures.
Experience in effectively establishing procurement strategy and decision criteria and in bringing decisions to closure.
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with E-Sourcing Platforms, and Access or other database tools.
Ability to maintain a high level of customer service in a work environment of numerous competing demands.
Able to comfortably interface with all levels of Management, inside & outside the organization.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, or Engineering.
7+ years of related experience in supply chain management, procurement, or project management with an emphasis on strategic sourcing.
Demonstrated experience sourcing materials and services for major projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent background is preferred.
Professional purchasing certification or Lean Six-Sigma is desirable.

Responsibilities

Align and collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and other business executives to understand business strategy and develop strategic sourcing strategies for optimal value in the purchase of goods and services.
Lead and support contract negotiations with key suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, diversity, and safety.
Lead and coach internal business partners and team members on the sourcing process, including requirements gathering, market analysis, source identification, RF(x) management, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract creation, contract management, spend analysis, and long-term category planning.
Lead cross-functional teams comprised of business managers, legal, risk management, information security, and other impacted organizations to coordinate company sourcing activities.
Build and analyze financial models to evaluate proposal scenarios and present recommendations.
Provide regular communication to Business and Supply Chain leadership on project status, contract renewals, category performance, and various initiatives.
Create and maintain documentation in adherence with policy to meet internal and external audit requirements.