Manager, Supply Chain Sourcing - IT and Administrative Services
About The Position
Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to oversee the Enterprise and Information Services (EIS) and Administrative Services categories and lead sourcing, contracting, and purchasing activities within Supply Chain Shared Services. This newly created position combines category analysis and oversight with daily supervision of Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists. The manager ensures accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and supply assurance across assigned categories, while delivering sourcing and contracting work aligned with the annual purchase plan and other requests. The role reviews supplier, pricing, operational, and utilization data to inform sourcing recommendations; oversees operational purchasing workflows; and leads supplier performance evaluations and Quarterly Business Reviews. The manager applies analytical and decision-making skills to promote service excellence, cost optimization, compliant purchasing, and alignment with organizational, financial, and operational objectives. Strong communication and collaboration are important to supporting Cedars-Sinai’s shared-service model and the health system. This is a hybrid remote position requiring work in the office at least once a week. The role manages Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists and covers a broad range of enterprise technology and administrative service categories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
- Five years of progressive responsibility in purchasing, project management, and contract and vendor negotiations in a complex multi-hospital, large-hospital, or healthcare setting.
- Five years of direct experience in one or more categories such as medical-surgical, facilities and support services, and/or professional services.
- Two years of staff leadership experience, such as team lead, supervisor, or manager.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage Contract Administrators and Procurement Specialists, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions; ensure team readiness, coverage, and consistent workflow execution.
- Direct, plan, and prioritize sourcing, purchasing, and contracting activities to meet departmental goals, accuracy standards, service levels, turnaround times, and supply assurance requirements.
- Oversee staff evaluations of new products, services, equipment, and technologies, ensuring assessments are accurate and complete and preparing managerial recommendations for leadership review.
- Negotiate complex service agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), pricing structures, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance guarantees.
- Conduct supplier assessments and market benchmarking to evaluate service capabilities, pricing competitiveness, innovation, and risk.
- Review supplier, pricing, operational, and utilization data to support sourcing recommendations.
- Oversee operational purchasing workflows and lead supplier performance evaluations and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
