Description

The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for healthcare operations and core

service vendors that directly impact medical cost, operational performance, and member experience.

 

This role leads end to end sourcing, negotiations, contract execution (ranging from $1M-$5M+), including commercial structuring, benchmarking, and negotiations. The Category Manager partners closely with business leadership to drive strategic value, enhance

performance, support transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and interviewing potential suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They maintain a database of approved vendors and monitor performance KPIs.Negotiation & Contracting: Leading negotiations for contract terms, pricing, and service levels. They manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to signing and renewing.Cost Control & Strategy: Developing procurement strategies to reduce costs, such as bulk purchasing or finding alternative vendors, while aligning with budgetary constraints.Purchasing Operations: Approving requisitions and purchase orders, overseeing inventory management, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.Risk Management & Compliance: Ensuring all purchases adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and sustainability standards.Relationship Management: Cultivating strong partnerships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure reliability.Team Leadership: Hiring, training, and overseeing procurement specialists and junior staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $73.56/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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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.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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