Senior Category Management Consultant – Indirect

OhioHealth

. Identify cost and quality opportunities across mid-level complex categories .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeOhio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and financial analysis to optimize supply chain processes and drive cost efficiencies. Proficient in data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and enhance service delivery.

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Strategic SourcingVendor NegotiationFinancial AnalysisData AnalysisSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

SourcingContractingCompetitive BiddingValue AnalysisMarket AnalysisService StandardizationUsage ReductionPerformance TermsSpecifications DevelopmentSpend Optimization

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsFollow-Up SkillsCollaborationIndependencePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointERP SystemsData Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Supply Chain-Related CertificationBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainCost DriversService Usage PatternsBest PracticesCompetitive Offerings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify cost and quality opportunities across mid-level complex categories
Support Category Managers with category strategies and opportunity assessments
Recommend sourcing plans addressing cost drivers through contracting, competitive bidding, value analysis, and financial analysis
Manage category issues in the absence of the Category Manager
Aggregate and analyze usage across the OhioHealth enterprise
Analyze service usage patterns to recommend waste elimination or usage reduction
Collaborate with suppliers and internal clients to improve integrated processes
Facilitate committee activities and cross-functional agreement on service standardization
Benchmark and implement supply chain best practices
Evaluate competitive offerings to determine best overall value
Provide status reports on category and contracting activities
Build collaborative relationships with internal customers, supply chain colleagues, process partners, and suppliers
Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier performance strategies to deliver value creation
Assist with specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and acceptance criteria
Conduct market and competitive analysis, create leverage, and negotiate with suppliers
Enforce competitive bidding policies and promote a competitive supplier environment
Optimize service specifications and influence adherence to policies and spend-optimization practices
Manage vendor and item data accuracy and system builds
Complete project trackers and savings status updates
Guide match exception resolution
Ensure contracts are up to date

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required
3–6 years of related experience in progressive RF(x), sourcing, negotiating, and contracting
Extensive experience developing and executing strategic sourcing plans
Related field such as business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, supply chain management, economics, or related discipline
With a Master's Degree, a minimum of 3 years of related experience is acceptable
Preferred Master's Degree
Preferred supply chain-related certification
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Moderate to advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, business case development, and ERP systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule with 40 scheduled hours per week
Day shift
Equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable state, federal, and local regulations