Senior Category Manager

At Express Scripts we believe in practicing pharmacy smarter. We put medicine within reach of tens of millions of people by aligning with our customers, taking bold action and delivering patient-centered care to make better health more affordable and accessible.

The Senior Category Manager will collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams; understand, align and support business goals. Responsible for conducting spend analysis, analyzing supplier markets, identifying sourcing value levers, executing competitive RFI/RFPs/RFQs and leading supplier negotiations. Ensures products and services are purchased in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner. Leverage sourcing tools and technology platforms when/where appropriate. Develop and execute implementation plans to ensure sourcing benefits are fully realized.

* Strategic sourcing and vendor management * Lead multiple simultaneous strategic sourcing initiatives, using optimal sourcing methodology * Identify key business partners and lead cross functional teams to develop strategies * Provide rigorous analysis of spend data and industry dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives * Gather stakeholder and subject –matter insights/business requirements to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs * Identify process opportunities to increase efficiencies * Manage the planning and launch of RFI/RFPs/RFQs * Lead and manage supplier negotiations * Manage supplier selection and development data analysis/requirements for informed supplier decisions * Contribute to implementation planning and change management initiatives * Contract administration duties to include, end-to-end signature process and, and uploading of fully executed documents into contract repository * Prepare contract document for signature and complete signature process including preparation of executive summary * Assist in the development of instructions and procedures for the department

* 8 - 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering * 5 – 7 years of experience with a Master's Degree * C.P.M. or CPSM designation from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) preferred * Preferred 5 - 7 years of experience within sourcing for assigned categories * Commodity knowledge, preferably in the listed categories of spend * Ability to collaboratively and positively influence suppliers, customers and internal team members * Able to manage and motivate suppliers and key stakeholder groups * Proven track record in developing and executing strategic plans, influencing skills, managing complex projects and leading collaborative relationships in a cross-functional team environment * Excellent communication/facilitation skills, both oral and written * Ability to lead several initiatives at one time * Proven strong sourcing, negotiation, and/or contracting skills * Strong organizational and project management skills * Well-developed financial and market analysis skills * Effective leadership and interpersonal skills * Ability to collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies