The Aspen Group
Healthcare
Sr.CategoryManager,ClinicalGoodsandServices
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“Sr. Category Manager, Clinical Goods and Services at The Aspen Group. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Contract negotiations, Category management. Align with Chief Medical Officer. Develop strategic sourcing strategies”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of related experience, Experience sourcing materials and services, Thorough understanding of contracting principles, Competencies in corporate professional services, Leadership and team building skills, Adept at communicating with vendors, Skilled in negotiating contracts, Capable of negotiating enterprise wide agreements, Ability to develop process and projects, Ability to create and maintain documentation, Excellent oral communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Experience establishing procurement strategy, Proficiency in MS Office, Experience with E-Sourcing Platforms, Experience with Access or other database tools, Maintain high level of customer service, Interface with all levels of Management
Nice to Have
MBA or equivalent background, Professional purchasing certification, Lean Six-Sigma certification
What You'll Do.
Align with Chief Medical Officer
Develop strategic sourcing strategies
Lead contract negotiations with suppliers
safety in supply base
Lead internal business partners on sourcing
Coach team members on sourcing
Conduct market analysis
Plan long-term category
Lead cross-functional teams
Coordinate company sourcing activities
Build financial models
Analyze proposal scenarios
Present recommendations
Provide communication on project status
Provide communication on contract renewals
Provide communication on category performance
Provide communication on initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal business partners; Business managers; Legal; Risk management; Information security
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S., supporting 15,000 healthcare professionals and team members at more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 46 states in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, and medical aesthetics. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of four consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and Lovet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools, and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale. As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth, we are very pleased to offer an opportunity to join our accounting team as a Sr. Category Manager, Clinical Goods and Services. **_Essential Functions_** * Align and collaborate with Chief Medical Officer and other business executives of functional areas to understand business strategy and develop strategic sourcing strategies to drive optimal value in the purchase of goods and services. * Lead and support contract negotiations with key suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, diversity, and safety in the supply base. * Lead and coach internal business partners and team members on the sourcing process. Sourcing Process includes gathering requirements, market analysis, identifying sources, RF(x) management, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract creation, contract management, spend analysis, and long-term category planning. * Lead cross-functional teams comprised of business managers, legal, risk management, information security, and other impacted organizations to coordinate
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