Sarasota, FL
Order: 85393
Order Type : Temp
Category Manager
Sarasota, FL
Temporary REMOTE Position 40 HPW 7:00a-4:00p M-F, no weekends/OC - Starts 4/13/26 - Ends 7/11/26
$40/hr.
Job Summary:
The Category Manager Drives strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost optimization for medical/non-medical supplies and services. Ensure vendor compliance and partner with stakeholders to enhance total cost of ownership and supply chain efficiency.
Job Responsibilities:
-Own and execute end-to-end category strategies, including leading strategic sourcing events, aligning initiatives to long-term objectives, governing implementation and adoption, measuring performance, and driving continuous improvement across cost, service, risk and value.
-Design, implement, and continuously enhance buying programs and preferred supplier frameworks to aggregate purchasing power, standardize materials and suppliers, improve service levels, and strengthen accountability across the organization.
-Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned categories by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements, influence demand and standards, manage expectations, and foster collaborative, performance-driven supplier relationships.
-Contribute to the broader evolution and reputation of the Procurement function by promoting disciplined spend management, operation excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
-Negotiate and review NDA’s, Contracts and Agreements with key Suppliers.
-Results oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from strategy through execution and ongoing performance management.
-Analyze spending, and supply chain data to identify savings, and improve (TCO).
-Partner with clinical staff, internal stakeholders and legal team to standardize products and improve operational efficiency.
-Track KPI’s, analyze category performance and present findings and recommendations to Procurement Management.
-Cross-functional collaboration with internal departments on promotions, campaigns, and holistic business objectives.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Three (3) - Seven (7) years in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
-Experience leading process improvement and standardization initiatives.
-Proven experience in category management or a related field.
-Strong understanding of category management principles, developing multi-year category strategies, and translating insights into measurable business outcomes.
-Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team-oriented environment.
-Strong negotiation, analytical and contract management.
-Ability to negotiate with vendors and influence internal stakeholders.
-Proficient in data analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
-Results oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from strategy through execution and ongoing performance management.
-Analyze spending, and supply chain data to identify savings, and improve (TCO).
-Partner with clinical staff, internal stakeholders and legal team to standardize products and improve operational efficiency.
-Track KPI’s, analyze category performance and present findings and recommendations to Procurement Management.
-Cross-functional collaboration with internal departments on promotions, campaigns, and holistic business objectives.
-Results oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from strategy through execution and ongoing performance management.
-Lead RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations and contract negotiations for specific categories.
-Manage relationships with GPO’s (Group Purchasing Organizations) and suppliers to ensure contract compliance and optimal pricing.
Required Education:
-Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, or health care administration.
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