What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience working in Supply Chain Contracting Or Strategic Sourcing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading projects in a collaborative team environment.
• Master’s degree in Business or Supply Chain from an accredited university, preferred
• Previous experience in healthcare of 5+ years, preferred
• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), preferred
• Experience with GPO programs and processes within healthcare, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of suppliers, products, services, and equipment used in the healthcare sector, preferred

Job Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for the development of system contracts and the enhancement of GPO contracts which includes: identifying a need, researching the category, completing requests for proposals (RFPs), collecting and analyzing data , vendor discussions and negotiations, and   contract development, award, and implementation.  The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing events involving key stakeholders and suppliers in the process; managing the project to completion.   The Strategic Sourcing Manager interacts with internal and external customers to facilitate end-user satisfaction, ensure outstanding supplier performance, and takes action to resolve any contract or supplier related issues.