Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Title:

Category Manager (Remote)

Cost Center:

101651258 SCM-Procurement

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Category Manager is responsible for sourcing and contracting of products, services and minor/capital equipment for Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS). The individual will work closely with departments to determine sourcing, specifications, performance and compliance issues.

Formulate and prepare the competitive bid process where appropriate, advise departments on specific requests and identify/facilitate expense reduction opportunities. Develop new and review existing or renewing contracts, negotiates contract terms to maximize facility spend value and protect business interests. Use analytic driven programs via GPO and 3rd party benchmarking resources to assist in tactical negotiations to drive maximum savings for the health organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education qualifications must be from a school whose accreditation is recognized by Marshfield Clinic Health System.

Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency with customer service, the Microsoft Office Suite and with verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills. In addition to one of the following :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, logistics, materials management or related field and one year of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory management, shipping or distribution.
• Associate degree in accounting, business, logistics, materials management or related field and three years of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory management, shipping or distribution.
• High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of progressive experience in purchasing, inventory management, shipping or distribution.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, logistics, materials management or related field. Procurement experience in a healthcare setting. Contract negotiations and management experience in a healthcare setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP), or comparable certification highly desirable.

Given employment and/or payroll requirements of individual states, Marshfield Clinic Health System supports remote work in the following states:

Alabama
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Alaska
Michigan
South Carolina
Arkansas
Minnesota
South Dakota
Florida
Mississippi
Tennessee
Georgia
Missouri
Texas
Idaho
Nebraska
Utah
Illinois
North Carolina
West Virginia
Indiana
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ohio
Wyoming
Kansas

States not listed above are not approved for out of state remote work.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.