Comforcehealth
Category Managers - Healthcare & Research - Analysts
Comforcehealth, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
Overview
Category Managers - Healthcare & Research. Job ID: 1006735. San Rafael, California. Job Type: Contract. Added - a day ago. A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a
Category Manager – Raw Materials . Position type:
Full-time Contract . Duration:
8+ months . Location:
San Rafael, CA . As a
Category Manager – Raw Materials , you will: Category Managers are responsible for developing category strategies and executing the category strategy projects in partnership with functional stakeholders. The role supports contract life cycle management, leads contract negotiations, and helps to ensure contract value realization and supplier performance through effective supplier management. This role supports the raw material categories. Responsibilities Support category strategy:
Works in collaboration with key business functions, to drive category execution of a multi-year value creation project pipeline. Utilize spend analytic and market intelligence tools to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities which optimize total cost of ownership, drive cost savings, and mitigate risk. Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability, to effectively differentiate suppliers, in both current and future states, and support preferred supplier selection. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of supply contracts:
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, in partnership with Legal, which meet stakeholder / business needs. Ensure contracts are robust and comprehensive. Stakeholder relationship management:
Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships (SRM), and effectively represents the business from an enterprise perspective. Lead cross functional category council meetings; actively participate in RMAB. Facilitate resolution of supplier issues. Work closely with all related internal functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, TDS, Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs. Supports new product introduction and tech transfer initiatives. Leverage functional scorecards, metrics, and other vehicles to measure and report performance including supplier performance and value realization. Others:
Manages data integrity within PowerBI, SharePoint Lists, Veeva, GEP Smart, Coupa/Ariba, Oracle/SAP (pricing, vendor master, taxonomy, ASL, supply allocation). Support new item creation process, ASL, SCNs, supplier investigations/deviations, and ensures CRs and Deviations are closed on time. Effectively execute sourcing process (RFx events) for goods and services, including supplier evaluation, selection and contracting. Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization in the enhancement of functional processes and systems. Qualifications Demonstrated understanding of fundamental procurement process knowledge, including contracting, relationship management, market analysis, strategic planning, category value chain, etc. Specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, finance, or supply chain. 3-5+ years procurement experience with knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management. 1-3+ years in biotech / life sciences industry. Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and regulations. Solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability for contract negotiation. Experience participating on cross-functional and global teams. Able to develop solutions to complex problems and ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives. Qualified candidates should
APPLY NOW
for immediate consideration. Please hit
APPLY
to provide the required information. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. Ask me how. Thank you! Shakir Ahmed Phone: 208-620-3493 Email: shakir.ahmed@innovasolutions.com Pay Range and Benefits Pay Range:
$48 - $50 per hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including education, work experience, location, duties, and certifications. Benefits:
Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) including Medical & Pharmacy coverage, Dental/Vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other paid leaves as required by law, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). About Innova Solutions:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Equal Opportunity:
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at 770-493-5588. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status or national origin, in accordance with applicable laws. The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with local fair chance laws. Thank you! Team Innova Solutions
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Category Managers - Healthcare & Research. Job ID: 1006735. San Rafael, California. Job Type: Contract. Added - a day ago. A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a
Category Manager – Raw Materials . Position type:
Full-time Contract . Duration:
8+ months . Location:
San Rafael, CA . As a
Category Manager – Raw Materials , you will: Category Managers are responsible for developing category strategies and executing the category strategy projects in partnership with functional stakeholders. The role supports contract life cycle management, leads contract negotiations, and helps to ensure contract value realization and supplier performance through effective supplier management. This role supports the raw material categories. Responsibilities Support category strategy:
Works in collaboration with key business functions, to drive category execution of a multi-year value creation project pipeline. Utilize spend analytic and market intelligence tools to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities which optimize total cost of ownership, drive cost savings, and mitigate risk. Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability, to effectively differentiate suppliers, in both current and future states, and support preferred supplier selection. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of supply contracts:
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, in partnership with Legal, which meet stakeholder / business needs. Ensure contracts are robust and comprehensive. Stakeholder relationship management:
Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships (SRM), and effectively represents the business from an enterprise perspective. Lead cross functional category council meetings; actively participate in RMAB. Facilitate resolution of supplier issues. Work closely with all related internal functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, TDS, Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs. Supports new product introduction and tech transfer initiatives. Leverage functional scorecards, metrics, and other vehicles to measure and report performance including supplier performance and value realization. Others:
Manages data integrity within PowerBI, SharePoint Lists, Veeva, GEP Smart, Coupa/Ariba, Oracle/SAP (pricing, vendor master, taxonomy, ASL, supply allocation). Support new item creation process, ASL, SCNs, supplier investigations/deviations, and ensures CRs and Deviations are closed on time. Effectively execute sourcing process (RFx events) for goods and services, including supplier evaluation, selection and contracting. Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization in the enhancement of functional processes and systems. Qualifications Demonstrated understanding of fundamental procurement process knowledge, including contracting, relationship management, market analysis, strategic planning, category value chain, etc. Specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, finance, or supply chain. 3-5+ years procurement experience with knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management. 1-3+ years in biotech / life sciences industry. Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and regulations. Solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability for contract negotiation. Experience participating on cross-functional and global teams. Able to develop solutions to complex problems and ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives. Qualified candidates should
APPLY NOW
for immediate consideration. Please hit
APPLY
to provide the required information. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. Ask me how. Thank you! Shakir Ahmed Phone: 208-620-3493 Email: shakir.ahmed@innovasolutions.com Pay Range and Benefits Pay Range:
$48 - $50 per hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including education, work experience, location, duties, and certifications. Benefits:
Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) including Medical & Pharmacy coverage, Dental/Vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other paid leaves as required by law, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). About Innova Solutions:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Equal Opportunity:
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at 770-493-5588. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status or national origin, in accordance with applicable laws. The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with local fair chance laws. Thank you! Team Innova Solutions
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