Procurement Category Manager jobs in United States
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Kentucky Eye Institute ยท 1 month ago

Procurement Category Manager

positionUS-GA-Atlanta
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Kentucky Eye Institute is part of EyeSouth Partners, an organization focused on providing high-quality eye care services. The Procurement Category Manager will oversee procurement categories, drive vendor alignment, and ensure operational efficiency while collaborating with various departments.

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Responsibilities

Own and manage assigned procurement categories, including vendor strategy, pricing alignment, and contract oversight
Serve as the primary point of accountability for category-level vendor performance, escalations, and issue resolution
Evaluate and rationalize vendors within assigned categories to reduce complexity and improve consistency
Partner with Operations and clinical leaders to understand business needs and align vendor solutions accordingly
Lead contract reviews, renewals, and negotiations in coordination with Legal, Finance, and Procurement leadership
Ensure vendor contracts, pricing terms, and service levels are accurately reflected and enforced
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve category-related invoice issues, pricing discrepancies, and payment concerns
Support vendor onboarding and transitions associated with integrations, standardization, or sourcing decisions
Provide guidance to practices and ASCs on approved vendors, category standards, and purchasing expectations
Analyze spend data, usage trends, and savings opportunities within assigned categories
Develop category strategies and roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals
Support integration activities by assessing category spend, identifying synergies, and supporting vendor transitions
Maintain category documentation, standards, and reference materials
Partner with D365 and Procurement teams to ensure accurate category mapping, vendor setup, and reporting
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Procurement managementVendor relationship managementContract negotiationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Dynamics 365Stakeholder managementMulti-site operationHealthcare experienceOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, supply chain, or related field
Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and category-level strategies
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate spend, pricing, and vendor performance
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-site organization
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

Preferred

Healthcare, ophthalmology, or ASC experience
Experience supporting ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
Experience with vendor rationalization or sourcing initiatives

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/ Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Generous PTO Package
Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life/AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance

Company

Kentucky Eye Institute

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Kentucky Eye Institute offers ocular surface disease, oculoplastics, LASIK, glaucoma, cataract services including CareCredit card services.
dateFounded in 1970
location
Versailles, Kentucky, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://kyeye.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Aric Myers, MBA
Chief Operations Officer
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