Procurement Category Specialist
GoHealth Urgent Care
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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About the role
- Support the development and execution of category specific procurement strategies to optimize spending, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enhance the delivery of goods and services.
- Assist in managing key spend categories by coordinating supplier activities, performing spend analysis, and supporting sourcing initiatives that align with organizational goals.
- Develop and implement category-level procurement strategies focused on cost efficiency, service quality, and risk mitigation across assigned indirect spend areas.
- Support the evaluation, selection, and ongoing management of suppliers within assigned categories, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
- Manage contract-related activities, including supporting negotiations, renewals, amendments, and compliance tracking.
- Conduct spend analysis and supplier reviews to identify trends, savings opportunities, consolidation opportunities, and process improvements.
- Execute sourcing initiatives such as RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, including supplier identification, data collection, and evaluation of responses cross functionally.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Clinical, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Professional Services) to align category strategies with business needs and operational priorities.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of category-related procurement transactions in accordance with procurement policies and approval requirements.
- Maintain complete and accurate category documentation, sourcing files, supplier records, and compliance materials.
- Collaborate closely with the Procurement Analyst to leverage analytics, validate savings, and support category strategy execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, category coordination, vendor management, or sourcing.
- Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
- Analytical experience supporting supplier evaluation and spend reporting.
- Experience with spend analysis and category management.
- Familiarity with e-procurement platforms and tools.
- Healthcare industry experience.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement strategiesspend analysissourcing initiativessupplier evaluationcontract managementRFIsRFPsRFQscost efficiencyrisk mitigation
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationnegotiationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstakeholder managementperformance monitoringissue resolutionorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
CPSMCSCP