Manager, Strategic Sourcing

ChenMed

5d•$91,165 - $130,235•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing supports ChenMed’s procurement function by managing initiatives and processes that deliver optimal value and annual savings through cohesive category strategies. The role includes both strategic development and tactical support, and contributes to the Finance vision by using information to drive sound decisions, optimize performance, and promote accountability through transparency, actionable insights, and education. The position manages procurement planning and sourcing across categories including clinical products and services, pharmacy, professional services, contingent labor, capital equipment, marketing, IT, and telecommunications. It works with internal stakeholders, center operations, and suppliers to improve cost effectiveness, quality, service levels, inventory controls, and supplier performance while maintaining compliance and supporting the procure-to-pay process. The manager also leads a team and is accountable for its staffing, development, engagement, and performance. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, with experience potentially substituting for education on a year-for-year basis above the minimum experience requirement, and at least five years of related experience. A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred; a CPA or MBA is also preferred. The role requires local, regional, and nationwide travel up to 10% of the time. The posted annual salary range is $91,165–$130,235; the position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions. Final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis above the minimum experience required.
At least five years of related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with all management levels and work across functional lines.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Ability to resolve complex sourcing issues and present clear options to business stakeholders.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with vendors and partners.
Ability to lead projects and collaborate with functional leads across the organization.
Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, statistical analysis, corporate finance, and financial modeling.
Good judgment and ability to handle complex business situations, ambiguity, confidential information, and competing projects with attention to detail.
Strong financial modeling and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with database software.
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationwide up to 10% of the time.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
CPA or MBA.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic procurement planning, including requirements definition, supply-market assessment, supplier evaluation, sourcing events, initial selection, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management.
Execute medium- and long-term procurement strategies and plans.
Lead the Strategic Sourcing Program and category management across clinical products and services, pharmacy, professional services, contingent labor, capital equipment, marketing, IT, and telecommunications services.
Review program performance and recommend or implement changes to support cost effectiveness, quality, and service levels.
Manage and continuously improve indirect procurement programs and processes to support competitiveness, profitability, and compliance.
Collaborate with center operations and vendors to maintain appropriate inventory levels, report utilization, and manage inventory controls.
Partner with internal stakeholders and business partners to execute and negotiate sourcing events, including RFPs and RFIs.
Develop sourcing methodologies, select suppliers, and negotiate and contract cost-effective business arrangements.
Provide consultative leadership and support for sourcing strategy, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance and relationship management.
Conduct complex data and spend analysis, develop reports, monitor expenditures, and identify sourcing strategies and cost-optimization opportunities.
Analyze supplier performance to help ensure contractual and customer requirements for cost, quality, and service are met.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships while accounting for regulatory, compliance, and corporate direction.
Ensure knowledge transfer and support across the end-to-end procure-to-pay process.
Manage and direct the team, including hiring, training, coaching, discipline, performance management, development, and engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.