Purchasing Category Manager overseeing surgical supply chain procurement at Cedars-Sinai, ensuring quality patient care through strategic sourcing initiatives. Collaborating with vendor partners and managing procurement processes.
Responsibilities
Plans and manages all contract related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services for assigned categories.
Provides overall management and implementation of sourcing management strategies.
Responsible for product portfolio management including developing and growing vendor relationships and expanding product selection and vendor base.
The role will partner with multiple team members to develop and implement category sourcing initiatives that deliver savings across assigned categories within Cedars-Sinai.
Manages the procurement process and supply assurance, pulling purchase plans, benchmarking reports, summaries, options, scenario building, and service level agreements.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field required
Master's Degree preferred
Certified Professional Contracts Manager Certification (CPCM) preferred
A minimum of 5 years of experience with progressive responsibility in purchasing, project management, contract and vendor negotiations in a multi hospital setting or a large hospital required
At least 5 years of direct experience in one or more category, such as medical surgical, facilities and support services, and or professional services required
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