L.A. Care Health Plan · 12 hours ago
Category Specialist III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $124K/yr
3+ years expL.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency aimed at providing health coverage to low-income residents of Los Angeles County. The Category Specialist III is responsible for executing category management strategies, ensuring effective sourcing and vendor management, while driving process improvements and mentoring other staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead sourcing execution for assigned categories, including development of RFx events, supplier bid lists, cost/price analysis, negotiations, and contract finalization
Drive vendor relationship management (VRM) by coordinating supplier meetings, reviewing performance scorecards, and supporting quarterly business reviews to ensure delivery against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals, identifying opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and process improvements
Guide and mentor Category Specialists, providing direction on spend analysis, reporting, and sourcing preparation to ensure high-quality deliverables
Apply subject matter expertise in evaluating business operations and processes
Identify areas where technical solutions would improve business performance
Consult across business operations and contribute specialized knowledge
Ensure that the facts and details are correct so that the program's deliverable meets the needs of the department, organization and legislation's policies, standards, and best practices
Provide training and recommend process improvements as needed
Ensure sourcing processes comply with company contracting standards by monitoring supplier performance, managing risk, and escalating potential issues as needed
Support business transformation initiatives, including continuous improvement of Source-to-Pay processes, automation adoption, and policy streamlining
Provide reporting and insights to key stakeholders, including tracking of realized savings, contract pipeline status, and supplier risk assessments
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with operational needs and compliant with organizational policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
At least 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Contract Management, analyzing data in a financial and Legal context
Extensive Ariba or similar experience
Experience utilizing leading-edge analytics and research tools and technologies
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
Excellent analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
Ability to work cross-functionally to ensure compliance and applicability of Source-to-Pay process
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Writing skills to include understanding of legal terminology and methodology
Knowledge of public agencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate and work with and lead cross-functional teams
Ability to work across multiple projects and spend categories at the same time
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
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