Category Manager - (Healthcare) 100% Remote

Category Manager (Healthcare Supply Chain & Contracting)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $80,000 - $94,993

About the Role

We are seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship activities within a healthcare environment. This individual will oversee the full contract lifecycle and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support organizational objectives through effective procurement and supplier management practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a contract management or procurement professional looking to move beyond transactional purchasing and into a strategic role that directly influences sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, redline, negotiate, execute, and maintain contracts for supplies and purchased services.
• Ensure all agreements comply with organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Lead sourcing and procurement initiatives, including supplier evaluations, pricing negotiations, contract renewals, and competitive bid processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate contract reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Information Systems, Privacy, Supply Chain, and other business partners.
• Track and manage contracts through Workday Strategic Sourcing and other contract management systems.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and repository records.
• Provide timely status updates and reporting regarding sourcing, negotiations, and contract activities.
• Support value analysis initiatives, supplier diversity efforts, and process improvement projects.
• Assist with additional Supply Chain initiatives and departmental priorities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management experience.
• Experience negotiating pricing agreements, managing supplier relationships, and leading bid/RFP processes.
• Proven contract management experience, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Experience ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and legal standards.
• Strong project management and contract administration skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience utilizing contract management platforms such as Workday Strategic Sourcing or similar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Legal, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and leadership teams.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare organizations, health systems, hospitals, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with value analysis methodologies and supplier performance evaluation.
• Experience supporting supplier diversity initiatives.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing competing priorities.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position within a fast-paced and collaborative healthcare setting. The successful candidate will regularly engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers while managing multiple contracts and sourcing initiatives. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to influence strategic sourcing and supplier management decisions.
• Exposure to complex contract negotiations and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Meaningful work supporting healthcare operations and patient care outcomes through effective procurement and contract management practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $94993.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

$45.67 per hour Company Benefits will be shared with recruiters if requested.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.