Stanford Health Care · 9 hours ago
Manager - Category Management
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$70.52/hr - $93.43/hr
5+ years expStanford Health Care is at the forefront of innovative, high-quality care, research and education. They are seeking an experienced Manager of Category Management to lead and elevate their sourcing and category management function, ensuring value and compliance in procurement processes.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Creates and leads a team of Category Specialists in collaboration with the Director of Sourcing
Supports the Non-Labor Spend Management Committee with category expertise
Provides operational leadership in collaboration with ITS for the implementation, deployment and ongoing management of Procured Health
Acts as day-to-day point of contact for Group Purchasing Organization and other vendor representatives
Negotiates pricing and contracts for products, product groups, services
Using the Value Based Selection framework, drives new product request and tracks the evaluation processes
Develops and monitors vendor policy
Develops and implements performance measures and quality measures to ensure high service levels while maintaining cost effectiveness
Develops and mentors staff so that they are continuously challenged to add value through their actions and to embody a customer service spirit
Drives forward aggressive savings initiatives across both hospitals to positively impact the hospitals’ bottom line. Documents and communicates the savings success and engages end users in needed process change or product conversion
Utilizes all available tools to gain market knowledge and to access best pricing of assigned categories, including but not limited to ECRI, Spendlink
Facilitates implementation of new or modified policies and procedures based on hospital best practices and compliance with Federal, State, and regulatory agencies. Ensures policies are followed across the organization through education to hospital departments and coordination with Finance, Compliance, Office of General Counsel, and Risk Management
Monitors and evaluates contract volume, supply chain information system performance, purchasing volume and flow, and value-based selection reporting and outcomes; provides input from to director of sourcing and implements changes and enhancements
Regularly presents to internal and external stakeholders
Performs other related and incidental duties as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of related work experience in Value Analysis, Contract Administration, Vendor Management, or Sourcing
Ability to be sensitive to the needs of customers through the practice of quality service principles
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to persuade internal and external stakeholders
Ability to develop long-range business plans and strategies
Ability to manage complex relationships with critical vendor partners
Ability to strategize, plan and implement change
Ability to understand, draft and negotiate Contractual Agreements and Pricing Agreements
Ability to work effectively both as a team player and leader
Knowledge and understanding of financial and statistical activity reports
Knowledge of automated materials management functions
Knowledge of basic legal principles
Knowledge of project management processes and systems
Company
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.
10001+ employees
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