Category Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree

• 8+ years of:

  - Experience in the facilitation and negotiating of contracts.

  - Developing, initiating, and managing sourcing strategies with tactical processing capabilities.

  - Building/leading/influencing effective cross-functional teams.

  - Managing diverse stakeholder interests and expectations.

  - Building strategic supplier relationships.

  - Team interaction and project management experience.

  - Effectively communicating (verbal and written) with a wide range of customers and team members.

  - Application of supply chain management and business process reengineering practices.

  - Process redesign and improvement.

  - Knowledge of corporate services industry market trends and dynamics

  - Demonstrated capability in strategically sourcing corporate services and/or commodities.

  - Corporate services strategy development, process change management, and implementation.

  - Facilitating day-to-day operational and strategic objectives.

  - Personal Computing, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

  - ERP (Procure to Pay preferred), e-Procurement, and sourcing systems/tools.

  - Identifying and implementing sourcing objectives and goals that support organizational strategies.

  - Problem-solving, financial, and analytical process skills. 

SCHEDULE:

• Full time: Monday - Friday

​Location:

• Holyoke, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• 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!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.  

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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All correspondence can be directed to:

Erika Whitworth, Healthcare Recruiter

[email protected]

Summary:

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.

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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