Category Manager

LaSalle Network is hiring a Category Manager to support a rapidly growing healthcare organization during a critical expansion phase. This Category Manager role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can own procurement initiatives end-to-end, and enjoys digging into data, contracts and supplier strategy.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead direct procurement initiatives across medical, surgical and pharmaceutical categories
• Manage sourcing for medical supplies, IV fluids, DME, PPE and related equipment
• Partner with GPOs and vendors to optimize pricing and contracts
• Review, negotiate and analyze supplier agreements and long-term contracts
• Drive procurement projects, including cost savings and process improvements
• Track and present metrics, spend analysis and sourcing performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders

What’s needed:

• 5+ years of healthcare procurement experience is required (acute or non-acute care)
• Proven experience in category management and contract negotiation
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA)
• Experience with procurement tools (D365, Power BI preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead initiatives independently
• Comfortable working onsite 3 days per week

Key Details:

• Compensation: $60-70/hour
• LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits –

If you’re a Category Manager ready to make an immediate impact, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and bring your expertise where it matters most.

Sarah Carpenter
LaSalle Network

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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, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare 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 and 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.