[Hiring] Category Specialist @Essentia Health

Role Description

Under the guidance of the Director and Sr. Specialists, the Category Specialist is responsible for carrying out tasks that support the strategic plan for the assigned categories of spend. The tasks include:

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Facilitating product conversions and contract award notifications
• Managing supply requests
• Facilitating vendor negotiations
• RFP creation
• Managing GPO contracts within their category

Qualifications

• 2 years of sourcing/contracting/category management experience or equivalent clinical experience
• Bachelors Degree required

Requirements

• No certification/licensure requirement

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health