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Category Manager

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

Yakima, WA, US

Salary

$73,000 - $100,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona, within the Purchasing-Ref Lab department, and it operates on a day shift.
  • The role requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of directly applicable experience in procurement and contracting processes in healthcare.
  • The starting salary for this position ranges from $73,000 to $100,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should possess strong skills in planning, communication, critical thinking, and negotiation, as well as intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • The successful applicant will assist Senior Category Managers with supplier relationship management and various strategic initiatives to maximize value while minimizing costs.

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Purchasing-Ref Lab

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Supply Chain

We are looking for a motivated, curious individual who is comfortable with visibility and taking initiative, with strong support from the team. This role values collaboration, growth, and follow‑through, and provides the opportunity to learn and build confidence quickly. The successful candidate will join a well‑respected team and should be able to represent that reputation with consistency and professionalism. Join us and come do great work on behalf of better health!
 

Starting salary: $73-100k (dependent on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY
Assists Senior Category Managers with strategy development and deployment, supplier relationship management, savings initiatives, supplier contract management and supplier performance management across categories of materials, equipment and services, maximizing value to the company while minimizing cost from suppliers.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of products, procurement and contracting processes in healthcare.  Excellent skills in the areas of planning, directing, communications, solving complex problems, critical thinking, negotiations and statistical analysis.

  • Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.

  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to meet multiple priorities.

  • Ability to travel to any company facility and/or vendor facility for meetings and product or service assessment.  

  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  • Two (2) years’ of directly applicable experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Six Sigma or Lean Certified.

  • Project Management Certified.

EEO Statement:

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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