L.A. Care Health Plan · 23 hours ago
Category Specialist II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $91K/yr
2+ years expL.A. Care Health Plan is the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan, dedicated to providing access to quality health care for low-income communities in Los Angeles County. The Category Specialist II role involves supporting category management strategies through spend analysis, sourcing events, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
FitnessGovernmentHealth Care
Responsibilities
Support category management activities by conducting spend analysis, supplier research, and market benchmarking to identify savings opportunities and rationalize vendors. (25%)
Develop and maintain detailed reports on spend and vendor performance, contract expirations, and cost savings by using source-to-pay systems and advanced Excel/Business Intelligence (BI) tools. (15%)
Assist in sourcing execution by preparing Request for x (RFx) documentation, consolidating supplier responses, conducting cost/price comparisons, and supporting contract negotiations. (20%)
Partner with internal stakeholders to collect requirements, track supplier performance, and ensure accurate application of purchase orders, invoices, and contracts. (10%)
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures by supporting contract review, validation of supplier terms, and accurate application of Accounts Payable (A/P) documentation. (5%)
Contribute to strategic initiatives including vendor rationalization projects, supplier onboarding, and process automation within source-to-pay platforms. (10%)
Provide project and administrative support for sourcing events, supplier scorecards, and quarterly business reviews. (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and process improvement initiatives. (10%)
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Business or Related Field
At least 2 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing or contract management, analyzing data in a financial and legal context
Ariba or similar experience with strong understanding of master data management
Experience utilizing leading-edge analytics and research tools and technologies
Familiar with procurement and sourcing concepts, practices, systems and procedures
Quick and reliable learner with extreme attention to detail
Highly organized multi-tasker with ability to independently spot issues and work through problems with minimal to no assistance
Excellent verbal, written communication, analytical, organizational and presentation skills
Familiarity with healthcare and legal terminology and methodology
Ability to prepare amendments, contracts and basic legal documents from templates
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Office
Strong procurement skills to support vendor relationship management
Preferred
Experience in managing initial and ongoing Vendor Risk elements, including cyber
Experience negotiating and managing supplier agreements for a wide variety of goods and services
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Company
L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melanie Rainer
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Recent News
MarketScreener
2025-08-27
2025-08-04
Company data provided by crunchbase