LaSalle Network
Category Manager – Healthcare Supply Chain
Drive smarter spending. Improve patient care. Lead change.
We are seeking a Category Manager to strengthen our healthcare supply chain and create real impact across our system. This role goes far beyond purchasing — you will be responsible for setting category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, and collaborating with clinical and operational leaders to deliver both cost savings and improved outcomes. The right candidate will combine business savvy with healthcare awareness, ensuring that every contract and supplier relationship supports the mission of delivering high-quality, efficient patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Category Leadership
Build and execute category plans for supplies, services, pharmaceuticals, and capital purchases, representing hundreds of millions in annual spend.
Shape multi-year roadmaps for vendor consolidation, product standardization, and cost optimization.
Use data analysis, benchmarking, and forecasting to highlight opportunities and guide executive decisions.
Major Projects & Initiatives Lead sourcing events and RFPs, from requirements gathering through supplier selection and award. Partner with Value Analysis Committees to evaluate new technologies and products based on safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. Launch initiatives to reduce waste, improve utilization, and align purchases with clinical protocols. Support system-wide projects such as ERP upgrades, e-procurement rollouts, and supply chain analytics dashboard development.
Supplier & Contract Management Negotiate contracts that balance financial performance with quality standards and regulatory compliance. Establish supplier scorecards to track performance on cost, service, quality, and delivery metrics. Develop contingency strategies to secure critical products during shortages or supply disruptions. Promote supplier diversity and ensure adherence to all federal and state healthcare requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the link between finance, legal, IT, risk, and frontline clinical teams. Facilitate decision-making that balances operational needs with long-term financial health. Guide service line leaders in aligning budgets with system-wide sourcing strategies.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in business, supply chain, or healthcare field preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing. Familiarity with clinical workflows, medical-surgical supplies, or pharmaceutical categories highly desirable. Strong track record in negotiation, contract management, and project leadership. Skilled in data-driven analysis, cost-benefit modeling, and scenario planning. Comfortable leading discussions with executives, clinicians, and staff alike. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new procurement technologies.
What We Offer Clear career growth pathways in supply chain leadership. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support. Generous paid time off, retirement savings with company match, and flexible savings account options. Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and drive impact beyond the workplace.
If you are interested in being considered for this position or have questions, please apply today! Krisi O'Donnell LaSalle Network LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here:
View a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Major Projects & Initiatives Lead sourcing events and RFPs, from requirements gathering through supplier selection and award. Partner with Value Analysis Committees to evaluate new technologies and products based on safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness. Launch initiatives to reduce waste, improve utilization, and align purchases with clinical protocols. Support system-wide projects such as ERP upgrades, e-procurement rollouts, and supply chain analytics dashboard development.
Supplier & Contract Management Negotiate contracts that balance financial performance with quality standards and regulatory compliance. Establish supplier scorecards to track performance on cost, service, quality, and delivery metrics. Develop contingency strategies to secure critical products during shortages or supply disruptions. Promote supplier diversity and ensure adherence to all federal and state healthcare requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the link between finance, legal, IT, risk, and frontline clinical teams. Facilitate decision-making that balances operational needs with long-term financial health. Guide service line leaders in aligning budgets with system-wide sourcing strategies.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in business, supply chain, or healthcare field preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing. Familiarity with clinical workflows, medical-surgical supplies, or pharmaceutical categories highly desirable. Strong track record in negotiation, contract management, and project leadership. Skilled in data-driven analysis, cost-benefit modeling, and scenario planning. Comfortable leading discussions with executives, clinicians, and staff alike. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new procurement technologies.
What We Offer Clear career growth pathways in supply chain leadership. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support. Generous paid time off, retirement savings with company match, and flexible savings account options. Opportunities to participate in community initiatives and drive impact beyond the workplace.
If you are interested in being considered for this position or have questions, please apply today! Krisi O'Donnell LaSalle Network LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here:
View a full list of our benefits here. All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.