Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develops and executes category sourcing strategies, manages vendor relationships, and drives procurement practices for assigned categories to ensure alignment with business priorities.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and process improvements for goods and services
Domain
Healthcare operations and supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy, RFP management, contract negotiation, spend data analysis, supplier performance monitoring, process optimization, stakeholder partnership, mentorship
Preferred skills
Financial analysis (TCO), advanced knowledge of procurement cost structures, project management
Technologies
WSS, Oracle, procurement toolsets
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies; Lead and manage sourcing events including RFPs and contract negotiations; Analyze spend data and market insights to identify savings; Manage supplier relationships for compliance and performance; Implement and optimize procurement processes; Monitor supplier compliance and category governance; Prepare procurement summaries and stakeholder communications; Partner with cross-functional teams; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Provide mentorship to junior team members
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities