Sourcing Executive

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Summary:

In this role, you will be a strategic sourcing resource dedicated to delivering best in class contracting strategies and expertise that result in supply chain cost reductions.  You will accomplish this by contributing to all aspects of supply chain strategic sourcing processes including opportunity identification, strategy building, contract development, negotiations, communications, documentation, and implementation. You will develop a customer-specific contract strategy to reduce spending and craft savings solutions, improve operational efficiencies, maximize delivered value and ultimately achieve a higher level of client satisfaction by becoming a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze requests for proposals to determine recommendations.

• Manage cost-savings projects from initiation to completion, adjusting approach based on stakeholder experiences.

• Ensure contract compliance with terms and conditions to drive cost savings.

• Support vendor relationship management by organizing in-services, scheduling trials, and resolving product issues.

• Calculate and interpret cost data to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.

• Design and deliver communications to stakeholders on recommendations, outcomes, and challenges.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to negotiate and execute contracts aligning with organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within healthcare.

• Skilled in managing RFPs, contract development, redlining, and negotiation, with cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and alignment.

• Strong project management abilities, with a track record of leading sourcing initiatives from planning through implementation; experience with procurement systems such as Workday is a plus.

• Exceptional analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Proven relationship-building skills to engage internal teams and external vendors in achieving shared goals.

• Willingness to travel.

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Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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