BJC Healthcare

Strategic Category Manager

BJC Healthcare$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Nursing, or related field
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in strategic contracts or OR
  • 5-10 years of supervisory experience
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience and supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of category managers
  • Manage departmental budgets and respond to changes affecting goals
  • Create category plans to drive operational efficiencies and cost savings
  • Oversee compliance with policies, legal requirements, and regulations
  • Enhance supplier performance through KPI tracking and reporting
  • Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop a data-driven 12-18 month portfolio strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services from the first day of the month after hire
  • BJC-paid disability insurance
  • Automatic annual 4% retirement contribution
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tuition Assistance available immediately
  • Access to BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
  • Combined Paid Time Off for vacation, sick leave, and personal time
  • Adoption assistance
Full Job Description
Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Strategic Category Manager to support the OR contracts team. This individual will be leading a team of 4 category managers.

Ideal applicants will have a background in OR or strategic contracts.

Role Purpose

Leads and develops team of sourcing and contracting professionals to ensure talent is utilized effectively, the team follows consistent standard work, and has tools and resources to execute, while ensuring the category strategies, sourcing decisions, and supplier relationships align with the organization's procurement and business objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
  • Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
  • Develop and maintain category plans that identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, drive cost savings, manage risk, improve safety, drive innovation, and ensure the continuous development of portfolio managed.
  • Supervise, plan, manage and assume complete responsibility for all activities and processes associated with the portfolio assigned, ensuring the process comply with internal policies, legal requirements and industry regulations.
  • Drive process, category planning, and supplier performance improvements through KPI tracking/reporting. Reporting on progress, challenges, and opportunities to leadership.
  • Act as the primary liaison by establishing a strong network and fosters collaboration with leadership across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and outline 12-18 month data driven portfolio strategy to include resource/demand needs, market bid calendar, and portfolio pro forma.

  • Minimum Requirements

    Education
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Business/Nursing/related
    Experience
  • 5-10 years

  • Supervisor Experience
  • 5-10 years

  • Preferred Requirements

    Education
  • Master's Degree

  • Experience
  • 10+ years

  • Supervisor Experience
  • 10+ years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

    About BJC Healthcare

    BJC Healthcare is a healthcare services provider that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in St. Louis. BJC Healthcare is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 31,000 employees. The company's hospitals and clinics provide a wide range of medical services, including cancer treatment, heart care, and women's health. BJC Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work.
    Learn more about BJC Healthcare
    Size
    31,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1993

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