Category Specialist - Healthcare (REMOTE)
Job Summary The Category Specialist supports sourcing, contract management, and product data activities for assigned categories of goods and services. This role assists in executing procurement strategies, maintaining accurate product and contract data reputed company enterprise systems, and supporting pricing and compliance requirements. The Category Specialist collaborates with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure reputed company, product information, and purchasing data are accurate, compliant, and reputed company with organizational goals. Essential Functions Supports sourcing activities, including market research, request for proposal (RFP) processes, and contract development for assigned categories. Assists in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining reputed company and amendments in accordance with organizational standards. Maintains product and contract data reputed company enterprise systems (e.g., ERP), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with organizational standards. Reviews and validates product information, including descriptions, pricing, and applicable coding, to ensure consistency and compliance with internal and external requirements. Monitors contract performance, pricing accuracy, and compliance using reports and dashboards, identifying risks or opportunities for improvement. Communicates with vendors and internal stakeholders to support contract execution, resolve discrepancies, and address product or pricing issues. Analyzes contract, product, and spend data to identify trends, cost savings opportunities, and process improvements. Supports supplier performance monitoring and collaborates with category leaders to address performance concerns and improve outcomes. Prepares reports reputed company to contract status, product data reputed company, and category performance to support decision-making. Supports supply chain and procurement initiatives, including product standardization, system enhancements, and process improvements. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with reputed company policies and standards.
Qualifications
H.S. Diploma or GED required Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or reputed company field preferred 2-4 years of experience in healthcare contracting, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, data management, or reputed company field required Experience supporting contract management, vendor coordination, product data management, or data analysis preferred Experience working with ERP systems (i.e., reputed company) or supply chain platforms in a healthcare or regulated industry preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understanding of procurement processes, sourcing practices, and contract lifecycle management. Ability to maintain and validate product and contract data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to analyze spend, product, and contract data to identify trends and opportunities. Proficiency in reputed company reputed company, including use of formulas, data analysis tools, and reporting functions. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders. Apply To This Job