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We are seeking a positive individual with strong relationship-building skills to join our Purchasing team as a Category Manager!

The Category Manager is responsible for managing and driving category specific contract coverage and compliance. Areas of responsibility include medical supplies, non-medical supplies, implants, devices, equipment and purchased services with a focus on "best value" and Total Cost of Ownership. This position collaborates with service line, administrative, and physician leaders with the goal of attaining supplies and services that offer the optimal balance of cost quality and outcomes. The Category Manager takes ownership of their assigned categories and provides proactive suggestions for improvement of expenses, guidance on all non-labor business decisions, manages the portfolio of agreements, and is comfortable presenting and discussing complex Supply Chain initiatives to all levels of leadership. 
 

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for analyzing current practices (financial, contractual, and operational data sources), standardizing, improving, documenting, and supporting Gundersen's assigned categories throughout the lifecycle of Supply Chain initiatives.

• Supply Chain Procurement leader of product conversions, standardization, value analysis, and contract compliance.

• Champions Supply Chain expense reduction initiatives throughout Gundersen.

• Utilizes and effectively applies contract law and category knowledge.

• Participates in the development of short-term tactics and long-range plans to secure Gundersen's business and legal interests resulting in optimal administration and category management solutions.

• Participates in the processes concerning negotiation, consultation on supplies, distribution agreements, awarding of agreements and supplier performance.

• Partners with key administrative, clinical, and physician leaders to develop, manage, analyze, and provide recommendations regarding category specific RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, contracts, bids, trials, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Collaborates with Supply Chain Analysts, Clinical Value Analyst, and other areas to gather supporting data then summarize the results for Supply Chain initiatives.

• Leads assigned Value Analysis Teams focuses on providing proactive cost savings, standardization, product conversions, and on boarding new supplies, implants, devices, equipment, and services.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

• 5-7 years of Supply Chain experience

• Healthcare experience strongly desired

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to discuss complex Supply Chain initiatives at all leadership levels.

• Proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools.

• Data Analysis & Strategic Influence: Perform detailed data analysis to capture meaningful insights and create reports reflecting performance outcomes. Use these insights to strategically influence impactful changes.

• This is a mostly remote position but candidates must have the ability to be on site in La Crosse, WI periodically after initial training period. Candidates must reside in WI, MN, or IA to be considered.

Along with the meaningful work, you'll receive:

• Benefits: In addition to medical and dental, we have pet insurance and a substantial contribution to retirement

• Work/life balance: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, generous PTO and paid holidays

• Health/Wellness: GunderZen Relaxation Room including massage chairs, corporate gym and yoga, local gym discounts

• Professional Development: Tuition Invest Program totaling up to $3k per year, access to a catalogue of hundreds of internal courses, corporate incubator, Career Development Center

• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: 12 months of Celebrat