**Job Description:** Under the guidance of the Director and Sr. Specialists, the Category Specialist is responsible for carrying out tasks that support the strategic plan for the assigned categories of spend. The tasks include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, facilitating product conversions and contract award notifications, managing supply requests, facilitating vendor negotiations, RFP creation, and managing Group Purchasing contracts within their category. Work Experience:2 years of sourcing/contracting/category management experience or equivalent clinical experience **Education Qualifications:** Bachelors Degree required. **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** No certification/licensure requirement. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. **Job Location:** Essentia Health Distribution Center **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** 8:00 AM/4:30 PM **Hours Per Pay Period:** 80 **Compensation Range:** $65811 - $98717 / year **Union:** **FTE:** 1 **Weekends:** **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.