Category Manager, Clinical Goods and Services
Behavioral Health Market Context
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Benefits
Salary: 120-135k plus bonus incentives, with a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
Qualifications
- •5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement
- •Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- •Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth organization
- •Experience with procurement systems such as Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or SAP
- •Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- •Familiarity with supply chain analytics and sourcing tools
- •3 more items(s)
Responsibilities
- •Develop and execute category strategies for clinical goods and services including dental supplies, implants, lab services, medical supplies, and clinical equipment
- •Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFQs), supplier negotiations, and contract execution to deliver measurable cost savings and value
- •Partner with clinical leaders (dentists, physicians, hygienists, and operational leaders) to align sourcing decisions with clinical needs and patient outcomes
- •Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
- •Drive product standardization and SKU rationalization across TAG-supported brands where appropriate
- •Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, internal policies, and quality standards
- •Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of critical clinical supplies
- •Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and supplier performance metrics
- •Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve service levels, innovation, and cost efficiency
- •Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as fill rates, quality, pricing adherence, and service levels
- •Lead business reviews and resolve supplier performance issues proactively
- •Stakeholder Collaboration
- •Act as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational stakeholders across Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, and WellNow
- •Collaborate with finance, legal, compliance, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution
- •Support change management initiatives related to new product introductions or supplier transitions
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