Strategic Sourcing Category Lead

5 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Highmark Health Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Category Lead to join our team at Highmark Health.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role for anyone living within 50 miles of a Highmark Office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement sourcing and demand management strategies for assigned categories of spend, manage the development of RFx materials, detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations and supplier selection.
  • Plan, schedule and monitor category sourcing initiatives, ensuring proper resource allocation and on-time delivery of projects; exercise tight project management.
  • Leverage key metrics to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practice.
  • Strategically partner with business unit leaders and contribute to client strategy by providing procurement expertise and strategic partnering for purchasing opportunities.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Marketing, Industrial Engineering or Liberal Arts, or four years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
  • Three years of experience in a procurement role, including one year in strategic sourcing.
  • Experience providing procurement services to business leads, sourcing planning and execution, contract negotiations and supplier relationship management and performance.
Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • Experience in Indirect Category Sourcing and/or Health Care Sourcing with demonstrated expertise in influencing the business strategy and shaping Procurement strategic direction.
  • Experience in complex contract negotiations, competitive price analysis, procurement technology and related processes, contract management, and spend analysis.
Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $57,700 - $106,700 per year.

Benefits

As an employee of Highmark Health, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.



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