Category Manager

Job Type: Full TimeJob Location: Palo Alto, CAThis position's scope of responsibilities includes all SHC known entities (SHC, LPCH, PCHA, UHA, SBC and new activations as appropriate). The Category Manager is responsible for driving category specific contractcoverage and compliance. Areas of responsibility managing a portfolio of contracts covering medical supplies, non-medical supplies, and purchased services with a focus on "best value" and Total Cost of Ownership. This position works within the Non-Labor Spend (NLS) reduction framework tofacilitate the achievements of the objectives of Category Management with the goal of attaining supplies and services that offer an optimal balance of quality, service, availability and value.Responsible for analyzing current practices (financial, contractual and operational data sources), standardizing, improving, documenting, and supporting the SHC's Category Management processesthroughout the lifecycle of initiatives. Will coordinate performance improvement activities and lead NLS initiatives throughout the Enterprise.Provide category and spend informatics support and project management forthe analysis and execution of business, financial, and operational data thatwill be utilized to develop opportunities for changes in process andoperations to include standardization and utilization of resources(supplies, equipment, services, people, etc.).*        The Category Manager will be the point of contact of the SHC &LPCH Value Based Selection group, which is a physician led multi-specialtycommittee that evaluates all requests for new products and technology. TheCategory Manager contracting and negotiation support for VBS and facilitatethe flow of information to and from the supplier. The position reports tothe Assistant Director - Category Management & Value Based Selection who isa direct report to the Sourcing Director and will be a member of a peercollaborative responsible for similar initiatives throughout the ClinicalEnterprise. The Category Manager will lead teams that include the PatientCare VAT. This role will work in conjunction with Supply Chain Leadershipand within the Value Based Selection framework to achieve and maintainoptimal balance of quality, service, availability and value. Leads variousNLS performance improvement and initiative implementation projects comprisedat times of large multidisciplinary teams, including both internal andexternal stakeholders. Thanks & Regards,Ajay Rana Quality and Safety*        Adheres to HIPAA and BAA requirements.*        Facilitates implementation of new or modified policies andprocedures based on hospital best practices and compliance with Federal,State, and regulatory agencies. Ensures policies are followed across theorganization through education to hospital departments and coordination withFinance, Compliance, Office of General Counsel, a...