Category Manager Job at DSJ Global, Nashville, TN

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  • DSJ Global
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Category Manager

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in full-cycle sourcing-from strategy development to commercialization-and is passionate about building long-term supplier relationships. You'll lead RFI/RFP creation, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management. You'll also be a key contributor to our go-to-market strategy, ensuring supply continuity and value for our healthcare customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop deep knowledge of assigned med/surg categories, including product use, specs, pricing, and competitive landscape.
  • Define and execute sourcing strategies based on market intel, supplier capabilities, and risk assessments.
  • Lead supplier selection
  • Develop and manage RFIs/RFPs, analyze responses, and present recommendations to leadership.
  • Negotiate and operationalize supply contracts, including new agreements and product changes.
  • Monitor supplier performance and enforce compliance with contract terms.
  • Conduct supplier business reviews and lead transparent, solution-focused discussions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, legal, finance, and operations teams.
  • Support product lifecycle management, including launches, transitions, and exits.
  • Develop category collateral and digital content for sales, marketing, and ecommerce platforms.
  • Promote products during customer engagements and resolve escalated issues from internal teams.
  • Generate reports to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain (healthcare/medical preferred).
  • Proven experience managing sourcing projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to lead difficult supplier conversations and drive accountability.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or Business (Engineering or MBA a plus).

Job Tags

Contract work,

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