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Overview
Category Manager, Medical & Surgical Products Are you a strategic sourcing professional eager to join an organization that invests in your growth? A nationally recognized healthcare group is seeking a
Category Manager
to lead the strategy for its medical- and surgical-product portfolio. In this high-impact role you will shape category direction, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help ensure reliable, cost-effective supply to hospitals and clinics across the U.S. Why This Opportunity? You come first.
Our parent organization is investing hundreds of millions of dollars over the next three years to elevate colleague experience, professional development, and well-being. Make a real impact.
Blend strategic vision with hands-on execution while collaborating daily with clinical teams, regulatory experts, and commercial leaders. Startup energy, enterprise backing.
Enjoy the speed and ownership of a growth venture—supported by one of the largest healthcare networks in the country. Total Rewards We offer a competitive, comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, life, career, and retirement goals: Medical, prescription, behavioral-health, and telemedicine coverage
with low- or no-cost options Dental & vision
plans Life, AD&D, and disability
insurance Flexible spending accounts
and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical-illness, hospital indemnity) 401(k) with 100 % match
on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(10 % discount) Tuition, student-loan, and certification assistance
plus dependent scholarships Family-building support (fertility, adoption) Free confidential counseling and well-being resources Time Away From Work Program (PTO, family leave, short-/long-term disability) Exclusive consumer discounts and preferred banking partnerships Employee Health Assistance Fund
providing free medical coverage for eligible colleagues Note: Benefit eligibility may vary by location. Key Responsibilities
Master the category.
Quickly attain deep knowledge of product function, specifications, pricing, and competitive dynamics. Set strategy & roadmap.
Define multi-year category strategy, research emerging products, and ensure optimal item mix, pricing, and supply continuity. Select & negotiate with suppliers.
Lead competitive sourcing in partnership with clinical, legal, quality, finance, and operations teams; craft and operationalize contracts. Monitor performance.
Track KPIs for suppliers and categories; mitigate risk with robust business controls. Serve as category champion.
Represent your portfolio to internal and external stakeholders; develop marketing and e-commerce collateral; drive upsell initiatives. Continuously improve.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and champion change; generate reports highlighting progress and areas for optimization. Resolve escalations.
Triage supply, service, or quality issues raised by operations, customer service, or sales. Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field (Engineering or MBA preferred) 5+ years
in category management or strategic sourcing; experience within medical device or multinational environment strongly preferred On-site presence at headquarters in
Nashville, TN
required Up to
50 % domestic & international travel
based on supplier footprint and category maturity About the Organization
In a landscape of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and labor shortages, our team partners with more than
1,800 hospitals and health systems
to unlock sustainable cost savings and performance improvement. Leveraging nationwide purchasing power and best-in-class benchmarks, we deliver unmatched pricing, robust analytics, and hands-on implementation support—empowering providers to excel in cost, quality, and outcomes. Note: This description reflects the information available and does not imply current employment status or availability.
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Category Manager, Medical & Surgical Products Are you a strategic sourcing professional eager to join an organization that invests in your growth? A nationally recognized healthcare group is seeking a
Category Manager
to lead the strategy for its medical- and surgical-product portfolio. In this high-impact role you will shape category direction, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help ensure reliable, cost-effective supply to hospitals and clinics across the U.S. Why This Opportunity? You come first.
Our parent organization is investing hundreds of millions of dollars over the next three years to elevate colleague experience, professional development, and well-being. Make a real impact.
Blend strategic vision with hands-on execution while collaborating daily with clinical teams, regulatory experts, and commercial leaders. Startup energy, enterprise backing.
Enjoy the speed and ownership of a growth venture—supported by one of the largest healthcare networks in the country. Total Rewards We offer a competitive, comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, life, career, and retirement goals: Medical, prescription, behavioral-health, and telemedicine coverage
with low- or no-cost options Dental & vision
plans Life, AD&D, and disability
insurance Flexible spending accounts
and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical-illness, hospital indemnity) 401(k) with 100 % match
on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(10 % discount) Tuition, student-loan, and certification assistance
plus dependent scholarships Family-building support (fertility, adoption) Free confidential counseling and well-being resources Time Away From Work Program (PTO, family leave, short-/long-term disability) Exclusive consumer discounts and preferred banking partnerships Employee Health Assistance Fund
providing free medical coverage for eligible colleagues Note: Benefit eligibility may vary by location. Key Responsibilities
Master the category.
Quickly attain deep knowledge of product function, specifications, pricing, and competitive dynamics. Set strategy & roadmap.
Define multi-year category strategy, research emerging products, and ensure optimal item mix, pricing, and supply continuity. Select & negotiate with suppliers.
Lead competitive sourcing in partnership with clinical, legal, quality, finance, and operations teams; craft and operationalize contracts. Monitor performance.
Track KPIs for suppliers and categories; mitigate risk with robust business controls. Serve as category champion.
Represent your portfolio to internal and external stakeholders; develop marketing and e-commerce collateral; drive upsell initiatives. Continuously improve.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and champion change; generate reports highlighting progress and areas for optimization. Resolve escalations.
Triage supply, service, or quality issues raised by operations, customer service, or sales. Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field (Engineering or MBA preferred) 5+ years
in category management or strategic sourcing; experience within medical device or multinational environment strongly preferred On-site presence at headquarters in
Nashville, TN
required Up to
50 % domestic & international travel
based on supplier footprint and category maturity About the Organization
In a landscape of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and labor shortages, our team partners with more than
1,800 hospitals and health systems
to unlock sustainable cost savings and performance improvement. Leveraging nationwide purchasing power and best-in-class benchmarks, we deliver unmatched pricing, robust analytics, and hands-on implementation support—empowering providers to excel in cost, quality, and outcomes. Note: This description reflects the information available and does not imply current employment status or availability.
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