Director, Supply Chain Sourcing and Category Management

Banner Health

. Develop and implement category management strategies for assigned spend areas, including medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, purchased services and capital equipment .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeArizona • United StatesLead💰 $55 - $91 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management within the healthcare sector. Proficient in data analytics and market research to drive operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalyticsSupplier Relationship ManagementHealthcare Procurement

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementRequest For Proposal DevelopmentBid AnalysisStatistical AnalysisMarket IntelligenceSpend AnalyticsOperational EfficiencyNegotiation SkillsProject CoordinationHealthcare Regulations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet Applications

Industry Keywords

Medical SuppliesPharmaceuticalsPurchased ServicesCapital EquipmentGPOsIndustry Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement category management strategies for assigned spend areas, including medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, purchased services and capital equipment
Align sourcing initiatives with organizational priorities, clinical outcomes and cost-reduction goals
Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and performance
Negotiate complex contracts to secure favorable terms, ensure compliance and mitigate risk
Use spend analytics, market intelligence and benchmarking to identify savings, standardization and operational-efficiency opportunities
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to support patient care and operational efficiency
Communicate category strategies and performance outcomes to executive leadership
Lead, mentor and develop contract administrators and analysts
Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
Work with management across diverse areas and multiple states to operate category deliverables and partner with multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field, or any combination of education and experience
Seven or more years of similar purchasing experience
Experience including capital equipment purchase, Request For Proposal development, bid analysis, contract negotiation and contracting
Extensive knowledge of products, procurement and contracting processes in healthcare
Demonstrated skills in planning, directing, communications, negotiations and statistical analysis
Effective organizational, communication and human relation skills
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and effectively meet multiple priorities
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet computer software applications
Ability to potentially travel to any company facility for meetings and product or service assessment
Strong category management, negotiation and contract management skills
Expertise in data analytics and market research
Knowledge of health care regulations, GPOs, and industry best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
May be eligible for the Management Incentive Program
Total Rewards package
Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to develop key strategies around assigned sourcing categories
Stimulating and rewarding careers
Drug-free work environment