Job Description:

　　Area supporting: IT

　　Builds comprehensive category plan for assigned spend areas to optimally manage supply to meet business objectives.

　　Actively engages internal stakeholders and key suppliers alike while utilizing a formal governance process including performance assessment scorecards and periodic business reviews.

　　Determines sourcing strategy and conduct negotiations accordingly.

　　Drives optimization and ongoing performance improvement across supply base with scorecards, business reviews and productivity and innovation focus.

　　Develops and maintains positive working relationships with cross functional counterparts, vendors, executives, center location personnel alike.

　　Manages the business relationship and ensures satisfaction within Lincare by providing a seamless interface with business partners.

　　Coordinates discussions with vendors or suppliers regarding goal setting, performance criteria, and performance review.

　　Updates all system data utilized in the account processes, procedures and metrics to maintain accurate and reliable data.

　　Ensures centers and their needs are maintained in compliance with minimum Lincare audit, compliance, health & safety standards, client, federal, state, and local requirements.

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　Looking to build the team to be more strategic. Want strategic mindsets and people who are bought in and looking to grow the team/organization.

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree with supply chain management, finance, business administration, or analytic expertise

　　Master's Degree preferred but not required

　　Work Experience:

　　Experience with IT procurement

　　3-5 years' experience of Procurement experience in the corporate environment, third party service provider or as a consultant

　　RFP/RFI experience including eProcurement Software and process

　　Skills and Knowledge:

　　Solid knowledge of category management principles and best practices.

　　Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.

　　Attention to detail and dedication to continuous improvement.

　　Proven time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

　　Demonstrated negotiation skills.

　　Ability to interact and communicate well and negotiate successfully with internal and external stakeholders.

　　Able to foster productive relationships with suppliers to achieve market competitive pricing, improved services, innovation and strong performance overall.

　　Related experience within healthcare industry a bonus.

　　Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office/Teams suite.

　　Physical Demands:

　　Occasionally will need to lift up to 25lbs.

　　About Aston Carter:

　　Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.

　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.