United States Job Openings

Centene
Manager, Category Management
FULL TIME
October 16, 2024
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
License/Certification: CPM, CPSM, CSCP preferred
This position is open to someone working remotely full time anywhere in the United States with some occasional travel (1-2 trips/year).
Pay Range: $84,300.00 - $151,700.00 per yearCentene 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 individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
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