Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, IT – Digital Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead comprehensive sourcing initiatives for designated categories, from strategy formulation to award recommendations.

• Create and implement sourcing strategies that provide competitive pricing, robust supply chains, and both clinical and operational value.

• Act as the main negotiator for suppliers regarding commercial and non-financial terms.

• Oversee sourcing project plans, timelines, deliverables, governance, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with Service Line, Legal, Finance, Clinical/Value Analysis, Contract Management, suppliers, and member committees.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to Specialists/Analysts involved in sourcing events.

• Develop strategic sourcing roadmaps leveraging market intelligence, supplier landscapes, cost drivers, and risk/resiliency factors.

• Analyze member purchasing data, utilization, and spending trends to uncover opportunities for aggregation, standardization, and contracting.

• Design and manage RFPs, supplier Q&A, response collection, evaluation criteria, scoring, and bid analysis.

• Facilitate evaluation committees and member advisory groups.

• Create and present award recommendations that include scenario analyses and justification.

• Partner with Legal and Contract Management to ensure negotiated terms are accurately reflected in final contracts and complete post-award transitions.

• Manage multiple concurrent sourcing project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, obstacles, and resolution of issues.

• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to leadership, cross-functional partners, and member stakeholders.

• Promote standard sourcing tools, templates, methodologies, data-driven decision-making, process improvements, automation, and enhanced supplier/member experiences.

• Ensure fair and transparent bidding processes, compliance with conflict-of-interest regulations, and adherence to documentation standards.

• Provide daily guidance, mentorship, and informal leadership to sourcing team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• High School Diploma or GED (Mandatory).

• Proficiency in Strategic Sourcing, Contracting, Distribution, and Vendor Program Management.

• Experience with Contract Negotiations.

• Knowledge of Contract Operations.

• Expertise in Clinical Supply Chain.

• Familiarity with Purchased Services.

• Proven track record in sourcing and negotiating agreements.

• Experience within a healthcare Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), health system supply chain, or medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Familiarity with sourcing platforms, e-sourcing tools, and contract lifecycle management systems.

• Background in healthcare.

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.

• Capacity to adapt quickly to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in operating computer programs and software.

• Effective communication skills with various audiences, both in-person and electronically.

• Regular interaction with co-workers and/or the public.

• Ability to make independent decisions.

• Capability to work in a collaborative business environment, often in close quarters with peers and amidst various interruptions.

• Willingness to travel 1-20% within the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive programs.

• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.

• Perks and discounts.

• Access to both on-site and online exercise classes.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.