Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

At Claritev, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic team of innovative professionals. Our purpose is simple - we strive to bend the cost curve in healthcare for all. Our dedication to service excellence extends to all our stakeholders - internal and external - driving us to consistently exceed expectations. We are intentionally bold, we foster innovation, we nurture accountability, we champion diversity, and empower each other to illuminate our collective potential.

Be part of our amazing transformational journey as we optimize the opportunity towards becoming a leading technology, data, and innovation voice in healthcare. Onward and Upward!!!

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, the successful candidate will focus on positioning our organization as a trusted partner to our internal clients to increase spend under management, standardize and streamline processes, and implement strategic sourcing strategies that deliver tangible value to the business while increasing internal client satisfaction. The leader is responsible for leading category managers and managing spend across IT (e.g., software/SaaS, hardware, telecom, staff augmentation), Professional Services (e.g., Systems integration, Consulting, Audit, Tax, Marketing), Business Process Outsource (BPO), and Corporate Services (e.g., HR, Contingent labor, Facilities) categories.

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop internal client relationships to gain insight & understanding of their strategic priorities, roadmaps, and business requirements.
2. Develop category management organization, team member capabilities, strategic sourcing playbooks / processes
3. Lead, develop and manage sourcing and vendor management strategies across the enterprise to deliver value
4. Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and enterprise initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting and implementation.
5. Optimize and consolidate supply base across procurement categories.
6. Define and implement process improvements that increase customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk.
7. Develop new vendors as needed to provide the capacity and sustainability required to support current and future needs.
8. Facilitate and support ESG initiatives, by identifying, engaging, and developing diverse vendors
9. Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments.
10. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements.
11. Demonstrate Company's Core Competencies and values held within.
12. Please note due to the exposure of PHI sensitive data -- this role is considered to be a High Risk Role.
13. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

JOB SCOPE

The role is responsible for working hands-on with stakeholders across the business to ensure business requirements are properly defined and evaluated holistically across the business. Also, the Director is responsible for leveraging the business scale, developing best-in-class systems/structure, driving growth and operational efficiency, and supporting the business growth by integrating mergers and acquisitions.
The Director, Category Management and Strategic Sourcing reports directly to the VP, Procurement & Vendor Management and the location is flexible, as the position is primarily remote.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $150-$160k. Specific offers take into account a candidate's education, experience and skills, as well as the candidate's work location and internal equity. This position is also eligible for health insurance, 401k and bonus opportunity.