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 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.