Category Manager

Option 1 Staffing Services, Inc.

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a mid-senior Category Manager to drive category strategy and enhance supply chain operations in a leading hospital. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in healthcare sourcing and procurement, with a proven ability to negotiate agreements and evaluate supplier performance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 – $155,000, along with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Opportunity to significantly influence supply chain decisions at a top-tier healthcare organization.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare sourcing, value analysis, procurement, or category management within a clinical environment.
Proven experience evaluating, selecting, and onboarding service providers in areas such as Human Resources, Marketing, and Consulting.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary daily liaison for the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key supplier partners.
Evaluate financial, contractual, and operational data for opportunities for standardization and improvement.
Partner with operational leaders to negotiate product, category, and service agreements.
Track and assess contract utilization and supply chain system performance.
Promote organizational policy compliance by educating hospital departments.
Provide strategic recommendations to sourcing leadership.

Skills

Healthcare sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Job description

Category Manager

Direct Hire

Pay Range

$145,000.00/yr – $155,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Option 1 Staffing Services, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the Role

Option 1 Staffing is excited to partner with one of the nation’s Top 10 Hospitals to recruit a high‑performing Category Manager ready to make a real impact. In this influential role, you’ll own and drive category strategy, expand contract coverage, and champion enterprise‑wide compliance. You’ll oversee a portfolio of medical supplies, non‑medical supplies, and critical purchasing services, delivering best‑in‑class value and optimizing Total Cost of Ownership. This is a rare opportunity to shape major supply chain decisions, collaborate with top‑tier leaders, and elevate performance at a nationally recognized, world‑class healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary daily liaison for the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and key supplier partners, ensuring consistent communication and issue resolution
Evaluate financial, contractual, and operational data to identify opportunities for standardization and improvement, and maintain documentation to support Category Management activities across all initiative stages
Partner with operational leaders to negotiate product, category, and service agreements that drive optimal pricing and contract terms
Track and assess contract utilization, supply chain system performance, purchasing patterns, and value‑based outcomes to ensure targets are met
Promote organizational policy compliance by educating hospital departments and coordinating efforts with Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management teams
Provide strategic recommendations to sourcing leadership and help develop or implement process enhancements to strengthen overall supply chain performance

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare sourcing, value analysis, procurement, or category management within a clinical environment
Proven experience evaluating, selecting, and onboarding service providers in areas such as Human Resources, Marketing, and Consulting

Benefits