Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain Management

Woman’s Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist supports the Supply Chain Management department by leading and executing sourcing activities and assisting with Value Analysis (VA) processes, with a strong emphasis on Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract compliance. The role identifies sourcing opportunities; negotiates pricing; analyzes pricing, utilization, and spend data; captures and communicates total cost of ownership; and helps ensure Hospital purchases align with GPO and other contracting strategies. Working under the guidance of the Value Analysis Manager, the Sourcing Specialist collaborates with Purchasing, Inventory Control, clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, and external vendors and suppliers. The goal is to help the Hospital obtain high-quality products at the best overall value, informed by clinical input, evidence, and total cost. The position is intended for someone with foundational supply chain knowledge who is ready to develop deeper expertise in healthcare sourcing, supplier coordination, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of healthcare purchasing, sourcing workflows, and supplier relationship management, with ability to apply basic sourcing principles in day-to-day activities.
Awareness of GPO contracts and organizational sourcing standards, and consistent adherence to established compliance requirements.
Ability to use ERP/MMIS systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools effectively.
Ability to recognize the limits of one’s authority and experience and appropriately route or escalate product and other complex issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Some prior experience in healthcare supply chain, sourcing, purchasing, contracting, value analysis, or a related role.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute sourcing activities and support Value Analysis processes, emphasizing GPO contract compliance.
Identify sourcing opportunities, negotiate pricing, analyze pricing and utilization data, and capture and communicate total cost of ownership.
Help ensure Hospital purchases align with GPO and other contracting strategies.
Assist with product cost and utilization comparisons and support product trials and evaluations in partnership with the Value Analysis Manager.
Collect, review, and interpret pricing, utilization, and spend data to support sourcing decisions, identify standardization or savings opportunities, and help document realized savings.
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and system entries related to contracts, vendors, and sourcing initiatives.
Work with clinicians, department leaders, and internal supply chain partners to gather requirements, respond to inquiries, and support sourcing initiatives.
Communicate professionally with vendors and suppliers, manage routine requests, documentation, and follow-ups, and escalate issues appropriately.
Follow established sourcing, value analysis, and procurement processes consistently and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
Identify basic sourcing or contract issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions within defined guidelines.
Use ERP/MMIS systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to support sourcing, implementation, and analysis.
Route product decisions and substitutions, including during backorders, through the value analysis process, and escalate complex clinical, financial, or compliance-related issues appropriately.
Demonstrate openness to change and willingness to learn new systems, products, and healthcare sourcing practices.