Category Manager (Supply Chain)

Job overview

The Category Manager is an onsite role based in Palo Alto, CA, with a salary range of $62.75–$83.16 per hour. This position supports the Stanford Health Care supply chain team by managing a portfolio of medical and non-medical supply contracts to ensure optimal value and quality. The role exists to drive category-specific contract coverage and compliance through rigorous analysis of financial and operational data. By leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with the Value Based Selection group, the manager facilitates process improvements and standardization to achieve long-term cost-reduction objectives.

What you'll do

• Negotiate pricing and contracts for products and services
• provide spend informatics support
• act as point of contact for GPO representatives
• develop RFIs/RFPs
• audit contracts for compliance
• manage catalog information
• lead NLS performance improvement projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

palo alto ca

stanford health care

supply chain

contract management

procurement

healthcare

onsite

no on-call

$62.75-$83.16/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development.

Why this role

Focus on '100-year-old startup' sourcing environment; physician-led Value Based Selection committee involvement.

About the employer

Stanford Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: HMO Medical Centers. Sector: 62.