Senior Category & Sourcing Manager - Facilities

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Category Management Specialist III to drive category and spend strategies for Facilities and Corporate Services. You will own end-to-end delivery, build relationships with internal clients and suppliers, and guide cross-functional teams through sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, and contracting.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, market analytics, and adopting digital tools in source-to-pay, with a focus on sustainability and service quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business or related field with 2+ years in category management.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, contract administration or negotiations.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for work experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop category/spend strategies leveraging knowledge of markets, suppliers and stakeholder needs.
• Build relationships with internal clients and suppliers to deliver value and drive outcomes.
• Participate in RFP processes, supplier negotiations and contract facilitation to deliver strategic value.
• Analyze category spend to understand price drivers and market trends; apply analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to advance Category Management capabilities.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Analytics

Vendor relationships

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Category Management Specialist III to drive category and spend strategies for Facilities and Corporate Services. You will own end-to-end delivery, build relationships with internal clients and suppliers, and guide cross-functional teams through sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, and contracting.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, market analytics, and adopting digital tools in source-to-pay, with a focus on sustainability and service quality