EyeSouth Partners · 7 hours ago
Procurement Category Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEyeSouth Partners is an eye care physician services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services throughout the Southeast. The Category Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned procurement categories, driving vendor alignment, contract optimization, and cost management to support operational efficiency and continuity of patient care.
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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
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
EyeSouth Partners
EyeSouth Partners is a medical and surgical specialty eye care provider company with integrated eye care services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Shore Capital Partners
2022-09-30Acquired
2017-03-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kathy Shea
Chief Financial Officer
Alex Arellano, MBA
Director of New Partnerships
Recent News
2024-04-24
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