Category Manager

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This position's scope of responsibilities includes all SHC known entities (SHC, LPCH, PCHA, UHA, SBC and new activations as appropriate). The Category Manager is responsible for driving category specific contract coverage and compliance. Areas of responsibility managing a portfolio of contracts covering medical supplies, non‑medical supplies, and purchased services with a focus on "best value" and Total Cost of Ownership. This position works within the Non‑Labor Spend (NLS) reduction framework to facilitate the achievements of the objectives of Category Management with the goal of attaining supplies and services that offer an optimal balance of quality, service, availability and value.

Responsible for analyzing current practices (financial, contractual and operational data sources), standardizing, improving, documenting, and supporting the SHC's Category Management processes throughout the lifecycle of initiatives. Will coordinate performance improvement activities and lead NLS initiatives throughout the Enterprise. Provide category and spend informatics support and project management for the analysis and execution of business, financial, and operational data that will be utilized to develop opportunities for changes in process and operations to include standardization and utilization of resources (supplies, equipment, services, people, etc.).

The Category Manager will be the point of contact of the SHC & LPCH Value Based Selection group, which is a physician–led multi‑specialty committee that evaluates all requests for new products and technology. The Category Manager provides contracting and negotiation support for VBS and facilitates the flow of information to and from the supplier. The position reports to the Assistant Director – Category Management & Value Based Selection who is a direct report to the Sourcing Director and will be a member of a peer collaborative responsible for similar initiatives throughout the Clinical Enterprise.

The Category Manager will lead teams that include the Patient Care VAT.

This role will work in conjunction with the Assistant Director – Category Management & Value Based Selection, Sourcing Director, and Administrative Director of Supply Chain and within the Value Based Selection framework to achieve and maintain optimal balance of quality, service, availability and value. Leads various NLS performance improvement and initiative implementation projects comprised at times of large multidisciplinary teams, including both internal and external stakeholders.

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  • Negotiates pricing and contracts for products, product groups and services in collaboration with operational business leaders.
  • Provides category and spend informatics support for the analysis and execution of business, financial, and operational data that will be utilized to develop opportunities for changes in process and operations to include standardization and utilization of resources (supplies, equipment, services, people, etc.).
  • Acts as day‑to‑day point of contact for Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and other supplier representatives.
  • Responsible for timely generation of LOCs, contract activations and GPO Tier analysis and optimization.
  • Develops RFIs, RFQs and RFPs for services and products, including bid specifications, terms and conditions, bid evaluation and vendor selection.
  • Incorporates appropriate terms and conditions into final contract documentation, ensuring adherence and compliance to all contractual, financial, local and regulatory specifications or requirements.
  • Audits contracts to ensure compliance to current group purchasing organization (GPO) agreements.
  • Supports SHC and LPCH Vendor Management related policies, including audits to ensure vendor compliance and assess vendor performance.
  • Works closely with key stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies.
  • Analyzes assigned products, services and contracts with the goal of…