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Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-profit academic medical center and multispecialty health system headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its founding in 1921, the organization has combined patient care with medical research and education across a large healthcare workforce and facilities in Northeast Ohio and other locations worldwide. Its clinical services span specialties including cancer care, women’s health, dermatology, and cardiovascular medicine. The health system’s accreditation by The Joint Commission reflects its adherence to established standards for healthcare quality and safety.
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Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Cleveland Clinic

Lead healthcare sourcing and contracting strategies across multiple spend categories at Cleveland Clinic. Drive savings, value creation, risk reduction, supplier performance, and contract compliance.

USUnited StatesOHOhioHybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredProcurement

Description

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple spend categories
  • Present sourcing plans and recommendations to leadership
  • Train, coach, develop, and mentor junior team members
  • Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing, savings, value creation, and risk management initiatives
  • Assess assigned categories for performance, operational effectiveness, risks, and opportunities
  • Manage complex contracts and sourcing events from initiation through completion
  • Prepare RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs and evaluate supplier responses
  • Lead contract negotiations and product strategy, including category KPI development
  • Manage enterprise contract conversions and acquired-hospital integration initiatives
  • Communicate product and service changes, coordinate training, and report results
  • Coordinate legal reviews and contract approvals under internal policies and compliance standards
  • Manage supplier relationships and assess contractual performance against requirements
  • Lead or support vendor business reviews and performance improvement plans
  • Prepare and present complex contract, rebate, and compliance analyses to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Maintain professional and ethical relationships with supplier representatives
  • Track relevant advertising materials, trade publications, and emerging technologies
  • Lead or support Excelerate GPO contract negotiations and related projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, transportation and logistics, business, or a related discipline
  • Seven years of experience in forecasting, inventory, contract management, analytical project management, or a related supply chain area
  • Experience interpreting financial and non-financial contract terms, legal considerations, and contract analyses
  • Ability to review, revise, enhance, and draft contract language that supports prudent purchasing and sourcing practices
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Personal transportation required for travel between multiple sites
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk to various locations for meetings as needed
  • Normal or corrected vision and clear verbal communication by phone or in person required
  • Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment when required
  • Comply with annual influenza vaccination requirements or obtain an approved exemption
  • Employment offers are subject to controlled-substance testing

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule with three remote days and two on-site days
  • Equal employment opportunity workplace
  • Annual influenza vaccination program with an approved exemption option
  • Drug-free workplace
  • Professional development through training, coaching, and mentoring

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