Category Manager - Cloud, Datacenter & Mainframe
GE Healthcare
Job Description Summary
Develop global sourcing and procurement strategies across Cloud, Datacenter & Mainframe Categories which represent approximately $58M in spend at GE Healthcare. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal contractual terms while ensuring internal stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage industry knowledge and market trends to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices. Build relationships with critical business stakeholders to ensure current and future business requirement met.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Define and execute sourcing or category management strategies aligned with business goals.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering and business teams.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
- Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and report on category performance metrics and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality systems, and legal requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to team members
- Support global and regional sourcing initiatives and projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management.
- Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
Desired Characteristics
- Expertise in working with these categories
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB1
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No