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Senior Category Manager – Capital and Medical Equipment
FoundationSenior Category Manager at City of Hope developing sourcing strategies for capital and medical equipment. Driving supplier performance and alignment with a focus on cost and quality.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesC++ERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that optimize cost, quality, service levels, and supplier performance
- Lead complex RFx processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution across assigned categories
- Analyze spend, financial, and operational data to identify sourcing opportunities, risks, and total cost of ownership improvements
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, including performance management through SLAs and KPIs
- Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to drive sourcing alignment and adoption across the organization
- Present data‑driven business cases and sourcing strategies to key stakeholders and leadership
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within strategic sourcing to enhance efficiency and value
- Support supplier diversity initiatives and promote ethical, compliant procurement practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Five (5) or more years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or related consulting experience
- Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes, systems, and best practices
- Proven experience leading RFx events, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder influence skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or MRP systems
- Master’s degree, CPP, or CSCP certification preferred
- Experience managing direct or indirect spend within a medical or research organization preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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Hard Skills & Tools
category strategiesRFx processessupplier selectioncontract executionspend analysisfinancial data analysisoperational data analysisperformance managementcontinuous improvementprocurement processes
Soft Skills
negotiationcommunicationstakeholder influencecross-functional collaborationdata-driven presentationrelationship managementanalytical skillsleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCPPCSCP