Category Manager
Core
Develops business plans and strategies for assigned contract categories, functions, and commodities within a health system; negotiates contracts (client and GPO) and manages operational activities.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing plans, high-dollar contracts, and business cases for clinical and non-clinical products/services
Domain
Healthcare / Strategic Sourcing & Contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, GPO contracting methods, contract negotiation, data analysis, financial acumen, project management, policy formulation, contract law knowledge
Preferred skills
Cross-functional team leadership, Master's Degree
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Lotus Notes, Internet sourcing tools
Responsibilities
Create strategic business plans for contract categories; oversee commodity areas and guide department personnel; participate in policy formulation for strategic sourcing; monitor contract performance and ensure compliance; present business cases to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
