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Anywhere, USACity of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The Senior Category Manager is responsible for developing and driving category specific strategies in their assigned category with a focus on "best value" and Total Cost of Ownership. Acting on own initiative, this position is responsible for driving strategic sourcing best practices, including RFx activities, establishing/maintaining supplier partnerships, and identifying supply risks and opportunities. Must be solution-focused, analytical, and have a strong bias for decision making rooted in data and analytics. Being comfortable with presenting data to stakeholders to promote the sourcing strategy is vital. The Senior Category Manager will be part of a Strategic Sourcing team at a very well established, world-class cancer research and treatment organization.
The successful candidate:
Job Summary:
The Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and category strategies with a strong focus on healthcare supplies and medical‑surgical (Med‑Surg) products. This role optimizes pricing, quality, service levels, and total cost of ownership while partnering closely with clinical and operational teams across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead sourcing and category management for Med‑Surg and other healthcare supply categories.
Conduct RFx events, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and cost analysis.
Monitor market trends, supply risks, and sourcing opportunities to support clinical operations.
Partner with Purchasing Operations and Materials Management to resolve supply shortages and improve supply continuity.
Collaborate with clinical teams to support standardization initiatives and product evaluations.
Maintain category roadmaps and develop cross‑functional sourcing strategies.
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, transparency, and cost savings.
Vendor Management:
Implement and manage service level agreements (SLAs) and supplier KPIs.
Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews with internal stakeholders.
Ensure suppliers comply with procurement policies, clinical standards, and industry best practices.
Strengthen supplier relationships and support Supplier Diversity goals.
Qualifications:
Five (5) or more years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, consulting, or related functional roles, ideally within healthcare.
Experience in healthcare supply chain or sourcing roles, with Med‑Surg experience strongly preferred.
Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and operational teams.
Proficiency in Excel, analytics tools, contract management, and cost‑analysis techniques.
Skills:
Intermediate to Advance at Microsoft Excel
Familiar with ERP or MRP systems
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and project‑management skills.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.