Strategic Category Manager, Purchased Services (Hybrid)

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403b employer match

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Category Management Specialist for Purchased Services in Aurora. This full-time, salaried role supports strategic sourcing, contracting, and performance management across services. The position is hybrid (60% in office, 40% remote) with occasional travel to other campuses.

The role focuses on implementing best practices, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving measurable value through standardized processes and cost savings initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of category management, contract administration and/or purchasing experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year of related experience may substitute 1 year of education.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts analysis of financial, operational, clinical or administrative projects with management.
• Identifies and secures supply sources and performs category management for materials, equipment, supplies and services.
• Develops proposals based on spend patterns to reduce cost and operational variance.
• Monitors trends and marketplace developments and integrates changes into sourcing strategies.
• Leads contract negotiation and finalizes contracts meeting CHCO standards and cost targets.
• Engages stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes during negotiations and reviews.
• Develops RFPs/RFIs, issues purchase orders, and implements policies.
• Manages contract renewals or terminations as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Category management

Contract administration

Purchasing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Category Management Specialist for Purchased Services in Aurora. This full-time, salaried role supports strategic sourcing, contracting, and performance management across services. The position is hybrid (60% in office, 40% remote) with occasional travel to other campuses.

The role focuses on implementing best practices, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving measurable value through standardized processes and cost savings initiatives.