Category Manager

Corewell Health

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Hybrid
Strategic sourcing leadership
Supplier contract adherence
Market condition analysis
The Category Manager provides leadership of the strategic sourcing team and corresponding activities, leveraging the supply base to deliver maximum benefit to the organization in the form of best quality, service and value

Job Summary

  • The Category Manager provides leadership of the strategic sourcing team and corresponding activities, leveraging the supply base to deliver maximum benefit to the organization in the form of best quality, service and value.
  • The role leads, directs, evaluates and develops a team of sourcing professionals to ensure the team's resources are used effectively and work schedules and targets are met.
  • Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, an on-demand pay program, and discounts on various services.

Matching Summary

The Category Manager provides leadership of the strategic sourcing team and corresponding activities, leveraging the supply base to deliver maximum benefit to the organization in the form of best quality, service and value.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic sourcing leadership
  • supplier contract adherence
  • market condition analysis
  • supplier risk mitigation
  • continuous improvement programs

Nice-to-have

  • compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity, courage
  • advocate for equity
  • bring their whole selves to work

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 5 years progressive business experience
  • 2 years prior experience leading professional-level teams
  • 5 years experience building new and innovative relationships with key suppliers
  • 5 years experience with supplier processes and supply chain risk factors
  • 5 years experience continuous improvement methodologies

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