Category Lead

Key Accountabilities

Shape Medica’s Procurement transformation to a category-led operating model
Expand influence beyond sourcing and contracting into enterprise decision-making
Own end-to-end vendor and category outcomes
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, or procurement
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle management and sourcing principles
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence decisions and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with internal and vendor executives
• Industry experience in healthcare, fintech, or technology (preferred)
• Knowledge of compliance- and regulatory- heavy functions (Fraud, Payments, Compliance, Information Security) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Can connect market dynamics, vendor performance, and business goals
• Builds trust with stakeholders and vendor executives
• Understands pricing, contracts, and value levers
• Uses analytics to lead decisions and tell a compelling story
• Drives outcomes while managing competing priorities
• Thrives in a transforming, evolving operating model
• Experience with Zip Procurement, Workday, Microsoft Products, including Power BI

Office Role Details

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, or Madison, WI.

Compensation and Benefits

• The full salary grade for this position is $88,800 - $152,300.
• The typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $88,800 - $133,245.
• Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data.
• In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

Work Authorization

Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.