Category Manager - Infrastructure, Security, Network

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
101K-151K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Analytics • Biotech
The Role
Lead global sourcing and category management for infrastructure, security, and network spend. Develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, drive cost savings and risk mitigation, support supplier transitions and audits, report on category metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams while mentoring team members.
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Job Description SummaryDevelop global sourcing and procurement strategies across Infrastructure Category which represent approximately $10M 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 IT 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.
  • Experience in contract terms, redlining, and negotiation.

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

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $100,800.00-$151,200.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management.
  • Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance.
  • Experience with contract terms, redlining, and negotiation.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
  • Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

GE Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Healthcare.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options with HSA-eligible choices and preventive care coverage. Mental health and well-being support programs are also emphasized as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is described as meaningful, with a 401(k) match and additional programs such as student-loan matching in some descriptions. Legacy pension and retiree medical obligations for certain closed groups also signal continued support for long-tenured populations.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable and role-linked earning opportunities appear attractive in some job families, including high on-target earnings potential in certain sales roles. Additional role-based perks like company cars and travel-related reimbursements further increase the perceived value of total rewards in those positions.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
50,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1892

What We Do

Every day millions of people feel the impact of our intelligent devices, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world. We embrace a culture of respect, transparency, integrity and diversity.

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