Category Management Director Lead

4 weeks ago


Pleasanton, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary

This senior leadership role oversees the development of category/spend strategies for key categories, leveraging expertise in markets, suppliers, and stakeholder needs. The director fosters relationships with internal clients and supplier leadership, ensuring alignment of initiatives and strategies with client expectations.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Directs the development of category/spend strategies, analyzing market trends and supplier capabilities to drive strategic sourcing processes.
  • Fosters long-term relationships with key stakeholders, leveraging partnerships to deliver value and drive innovation.
  • Oversees RFP process and supplier negotiations, ensuring contracting that delivers strategic value.
  • Reviews and leverages advanced analytics to inform data-driven decisions, championing a digital mindset to adopt new technologies.
  • Adopts change practices with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders, promoting successful implementation and modification of strategic programs.
Key Requirements:
  • Minimum two years supervisory experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field, with nine years experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or related field.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.



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