Category Manager
Core
Driving category-specific contract coverage, compliance, and cost reduction for medical supplies, non-medical supplies, and purchased services within a healthcare enterprise.
Role type
Category Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Optimized supply chain operations and vendor contracts for Stanford Health Care entities
Domain
Healthcare / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract negotiation, market analysis, data analysis, project management, vendor management, compliance auditing, strategic planning, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), familiarity with Master Data Management systems
Technologies
Master Data Management systems, ECRI, Spendlink, GPO platforms
Responsibilities
Negotiate pricing and contracts for products and services; develop RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities; audit contracts for compliance; lead multidisciplinary teams on Non-Labor Spend initiatives; manage relationships with suppliers and GPOs.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC