Category Manager

We have an urgent need for Contract Specialists/Category Managers to join our clients team!Industry: HealthcareLocation: RemoteDuration: 6mo+Job Description, but not limited to:Negotiate healthcare contracts as necessaryExperience working with GPO's in supply chainInteract with vendors and departments regarding sourcing, pricing, contracting, purchasing, and related issuesEnsure contract compliance as it pertains to pricing and service levelsDevelop process and technology implementation strategiesDocument and communicate the savings success and engage end users in needed process change or product conversionIssue bids, requests for information, and requests for products (RFP, RFI's, etc)Maintain relationships with suppliersProvide sourcing and contract set-ups for information technology, construction, projects, grants, and public health portfolioServe as point of contact for applicable departmentDevelop and maintain relationships with clinicians, operational business leaders, external service providers, and key suppliers to develop the collaboration necessary for spend and performance optimizationAlign Member with best quality tier(s) or contract options based on available agreementsCollaborate with relevant service line leaders to help ensure successful initiatives where conversion is required