Category Manager
Core
Managing a portfolio of contracts for medical and non-medical supplies and purchased services to drive cost reduction and compliance within a healthcare enterprise.
Role type
Category Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Contract coverage and compliance for medical supplies, non-medical supplies, and purchased services
Domain
Healthcare / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Vendor management, Market analysis, Cost reduction strategy, Regulatory compliance, Data analysis, Team leadership, Process improvement, Strategic planning, Stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, Hospital or healthcare system category management experience
Technologies
Master Data Management systems, GPO platforms, Spendlink, ECRI, Hospital billing systems
Responsibilities
Negotiate pricing and contracts for products and services; Develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for services and products; Analyze assigned products and contracts to attain best value; Lead Non-Labor Spend savings initiatives; Coordinate efforts of analysts and data specialists; Monitor and evaluate contract volume and supply chain system performance; Develop near, mid, and long-range strategies for market segments.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC