Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Job Description:

• Accountable for leading, guiding & directing the functional responsibilities within an area of assignment.
• Enable ministry-level or enterprise-wide functional strategy to address internal or external business & regulatory issues.
• Provide functional expertise & ensure fulfillment of performance & service standards.
• Responsible for consistent operating performance & achieving financial goals.
• Identifies, defines & solves complex problems that impact the management & direction of the business.
• Collaborates with Services Areas, Regions & Health Ministries to ensure consistency & integration of strategy & operations while maintaining awareness of new industry developments & standards.
• Provides decision support, operations & / or optimization leadership focus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business, supply chain management, data science or clinical discipline
• At least seven (7) years of sourcing experience
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain principles and practices with demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in advanced data analytics and procurement practices
• Proficiency in intermediate to advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar applications
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Ability to quickly gain a fact-based understanding of current supplier base and major trends in relevant markets.
• Knowledge of contract law and governing regulations and ability to work collaboratively with internal legal counsel for optimal contracting.

Benefits:

• Accountable for leading, guiding & directing the functional responsibilities within an area of assignment.
• Enable ministry-level or enterprise-wide functional strategy to address internal or external business & regulatory issues.
• Provide functional expertise & ensure fulfillment of performance & service standards.
• Responsible for consistent operating performance & achieving financial goals.
• Collaborates with Services Areas, Regions & Health Ministries to ensure consistency & integration of strategy & operations while maintaining awareness of new industry developments & standards.
• Provides decision support, operations & / or optimization leadership focus.
• Collaborative approach across & within service areas, RHM & Regions to ensure consistency & integration of strategy & operations.
• Leads strategic sourcing activities for complex initiatives aimed at significant cost reductions.
• Conducts competitive sourcing processes and complex contract negotiations.
• Establishes procedures for managing comprehensive sourcing processes for assigned products/services.