Manager, Category Management

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Create and execute the category strategy. Communicate intent and purpose to internal and external stakeholders. Communicate decisions among category council stakeholders

• Establish cadence with strategic suppliers and business stakeholders for reviewing supplier performance against contractual obligations
• Establish KPIs, identify benchmarks and set targets to regularly capture and report on the performance of direct categories/sub-categories
• Coach on how to conduct risk assessments using established processes and frameworks
• Oversee procurement process compliance and buying channel adherence for purchases
• Work with the Sourcing team to coordinate the sourcing strategy review with business stakeholders
• Monitor execution of sourcing activities (RFI, RFQ, events, etc.) within category to achieve identified value and outcomes
• Provide active support to fact-based negotiations with suppliers
• Facilitate high value proposal evaluation and award decisions with business stakeholders
• Develop the category plan (e.g. vision, strategy and implementation road map) with category and procurement leaders by conducting assessments of current and future business requirements needs
• Implement the category plan utilizing the category team to take on initiatives such as strategic sourcing and demand management aligned to the category strategy / plan
• Perform periodical financial and spend reviews to track and review category financial performance using key metrics and actual vs budgeted spend variance
• Develop, manage and lead the Category team with a focus on procurement in a strategic and goal-oriented manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Sourcing, Procurement, or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• Previous experience with Category Management strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of procurement law and specific legal risks associated with procurement practices and contract language strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with contracts and negotiations
• Experience with healthcare payer organization strongly preferred
• Experience with project management strongly preferred.

License/Certification: CPM, CPSM, CSCP preferred

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an …