Category Manager

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position manages various spend categories identified as managed categories, within the Supply Chain Management Department, focusing on streamlining processes, cost reduction, GPO/State contract optimization and increasing utilization of contracted products and services. They are responsible for driving results, meeting deliverables, and owning all stages of the Sourcing/RFP/Proposal/Contracting process as assigned. This role requires maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Category contracts by working with the Sourcing and Contracting Specialist, Legal for contract review, Value Analysis, internal stakeholders and independently to keep all materials and data up to date.

The primary purpose of the Category Manager position is to lead the strategic initiatives and provide accurate and current market information for decision making. Demonstrates technical procurement knowledge of a broad spectrum of commodities and services pertinent to the assigned category. Interacts with departments and units within the institution in identifying areas of spend optimal for strategic sourcing. Demonstrates to leadership a deep knowledge of their assigned category and market trends.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree in science, healthcare, or business-related field or

Master's Degree in science, healthcare, or business-related field or

May consider additional years of related experience in lieu of degree

Experience
3 years of experience in contract administration, purchasing and/or sourcing with Bachelor's Degree or

1 year of experience in contract administration, purchasing and/or sourcing with Master's Degree and

Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Licenses and Certifications
Must obtain Certified Texas Purchasing Manager certification within 1-1/2 Yrs or

Must obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer certification within 1-1/2 Yrs and
Preferred
Experience
Healthcare related experience and

Prefer proficiency with PeopleSoft and Jagger.

Licenses and Certifications
(PMP) Project Management Prof Cert Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES
Works independently to lead strategic conversation with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Assist with the procurement lifecycle while coordinating efforts with end-users sourcing approaches and provide recommendations based on contract hierarchy and federal and state regulations.

Assists with a risk-assessment and contract monitoring plan and KPI management.

Work with the technical teams and SMEs to translate highly technical requirements and information into clear messaging and content to produce compelling, responsive and superior quality RFPs, proposals, and final contracts.

Partner with internal SMEs to maintain up to date product information and functionality related content and materials.

Implement a value-based selection process and positions the Sourcing team and Supply Chan Department as a trusted advisor.

Supports the e-commerce strategy for assigned spend categories.

Manages supplier relationships, ensuring that UTSW business needs are met. Establishes key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure supplier performance and lead supplier business reviews.

Export, Filter, Categorize and Interpret volumes of data to identify opportunities resulting from data selections and recommend sourcing opportunities.

Compile information and respond to internal and external audit requests.

Setting up, maintaining and completing tasks/activities in Sourcing Director platform

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.