Senior Sourcing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute sourcing strategies and standards for Medical Supply within designated spend categories.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and long-term planning for the assigned Supply spend categories.

• Oversee bid processes and manage complex negotiations for Supplies and Services.

• Evaluate spend areas and offer recommendations for sourcing strategies and potential savings opportunities.

• Negotiate and manage contracts for high-complexity Medical Supplies and Implants.

• Guide, mentor, coach, and act as an operational resource for Sourcing teams.

• Facilitate cross-functional and multi-departmental sourcing activities.

• Manage reductions in category spend, utilization, and performance metrics.

• Analyze commodities related to medical supplies and implants.

• Lead RFI/RFP processes, including negotiations and renegotiations.

• Prepare market research, sourcing templates, spreadsheets, specifications, statements of work, and contracts.

• Develop evaluation models and assist in stakeholder evaluations.

• Create sourcing plans, benchmark suppliers, and implement strategies to enhance quality, value, pricing, contracts, and service.

• Assess business processes to identify efficiency gains and cost-saving opportunities.

• Stay updated on policies, procedures, technologies, and best practices.

• Cultivate stakeholder relationships to support business objectives.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics and maintain committed service levels.

• Keep category execution roadmaps up-to-date.

• Conduct procurement activities to ensure timely project launches, quality products, and adherence to cost targets.

• Lead reviews of supplier performance.

• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, risk management, information security, and finance teams.

• Oversee redline reviews of agreements and ensure compliance with Duke standard terms.

• Assess supplier performance, address issues, and implement effective solutions.

• Survey customers and benchmark practices against other institutions.

• Manage the budget for team-related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• A minimum of seven years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management.

• Experience in Professional Services categories such as Food and Nutrition Services, Facilities Services, Patient Support Services, Consulting and Advisory Services, Business Services, Financial Services, Human Resource Services, Revenue Cycle Services, Office Supplies, Print Management Services, and Leasing and Rental Services.

• Proficiency in data analysis and the development of contract terms and standards.

• Familiarity with contract terms and conditions.

• Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills.

• Proven project management and process improvement capabilities.

• Skilled at evaluating information and data to inform decision-making.

• Effective in creating plans, resolving issues, and devising strategies and operational process solutions.

• iClinical sourcing experience is highly preferred.

• Candidates must reside in one of the approved states for remote work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.

• Generous retirement benefits.

• Family-friendly and cultural programs.