Category Manager – Healthcare

TEKsystems

. Draft, review, redline, negotiate, execute, and maintain contracts for supplies and purchased services .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $94,993 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships within healthcare supply chains.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementHealthcare Supply Chain ExperienceNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementWorkday Strategic Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationSupplier EvaluationPricing AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceBid/RFP ProcessesValue Analysis MethodologiesSupplier Performance EvaluationContract AdministrationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Workday Strategic SourcingContract Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Healthcare OrganizationsHealth SystemsHospitalsRegulated EnvironmentsSupplier Diversity Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, redline, negotiate, execute, and maintain contracts for supplies and purchased services
Ensure agreements comply with organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements
Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives, including supplier evaluations, pricing negotiations, contract renewals, and competitive bid processes
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Coordinate contract reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, Supply Chain, and other business partners
Track and manage contracts through Workday Strategic Sourcing and other contract management systems
Maintain accurate contract documentation and repository records
Provide status updates and reporting on sourcing, negotiations, and contract activities
Support value analysis initiatives, supplier diversity efforts, and process improvement projects
Assist with additional Supply Chain initiatives and departmental priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of healthcare supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management experience
Experience negotiating pricing agreements, managing supplier relationships, and leading bid/RFP processes
Proven contract management experience, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating contract terms and conditions
Experience ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and legal standards
Strong project management and contract administration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience utilizing contract management platforms such as Workday Strategic Sourcing or similar systems
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Legal, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and leadership teams
Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience supporting healthcare organizations, health systems, hospitals, or other regulated environments
Familiarity with value analysis methodologies and supplier performance evaluation
Experience supporting supplier diversity initiatives
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing competing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity to influence strategic sourcing and supplier management decisions
Exposure to complex contract negotiations and cross-functional leadership teams
Meaningful work supporting healthcare operations and patient care outcomes through effective procurement and contract management practices