**Job description** : The position requires experience in spend areas such as but not limited to Laboratory, Radiology, Perioperative, Medical-Surgical and clinical capital purchasing. The Category Manager will develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with stakeholders that offer optimal balance of cost quality and outcomes. The category manager will be responsible for developing market analysis, benchmarking comparisons and competitive procurement documents (RFP/RFI). This position will lead supplier negotiations, contract development and management, the identification of savings opportunities and is comfortable presenting and discussing complex Supply Chain initiatives to all levels of leadership. Responsible for analyzing current practices, standardizing, improving, documenting, and supporting assigned categories throughout the lifecycle of Supply Chain initiatives. Partner with key internal stakeholders to develop, manage, analyze, and provide recommendations regarding category specific RFPs, contracts, bids, trials, and cost reduction initiatives. Develop short and long-term sourcing and category strategy management solutions. Serve as an operational resource for internal team members for expedited problem identification and resolution, provision of project-specific updates, and team interactions and deadlines. Sourcing leader for product conversions, standardization, value analysis, and contract management Develop strategic relationships with suppliers. Education/Skills: Bachelor's Degree in a related field, advanced degree a plus. **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.