Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, IT & Digital Health

Premier Inc.

6d•$90,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager leads complex, front-end sourcing and negotiation activities across assigned product and service categories for a healthcare member network. The role manages competitive bidding events and uses analytics, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations to deliver measurable value, resiliency, and compliance for providers. The manager develops sourcing roadmaps and category strategies, analyzes purchasing and market data, leads end-to-end RFPs and negotiations, and presents award recommendations to internal governance bodies and member stakeholders. The role also coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, manages multiple project plans, upholds sourcing governance and regulatory standards, and coaches Specialists and Analysts. Contract administration, renewals, and lifecycle management after award are handled outside this role. The position is remote, with 1–20% travel within the United States. The work is sedentary and involves remaining stationary for most of the time. The stated internal salary range is $90,000–$150,000, with final compensation dependent on market and candidate factors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of applicable work experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to adapt and change priorities quickly while meeting deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Ability to operate computer programs and software.
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and electronically.
Ability to work collaboratively in close quarters with peers and amid varying interruptions.
Ability to make independent decisions.

Nice To Haves

Skills in strategic sourcing, contracting, distribution and vendor program management, contract negotiations, contract operations, clinical supply chain, or purchased services.
History of sourcing and negotiating agreements.
Experience in a healthcare Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), health system supply chain, or medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Familiarity with sourcing platforms, e-sourcing tools, and contract lifecycle management systems.
Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic sourcing roadmaps informed by market intelligence, supplier landscapes, cost drivers, and risk and resiliency considerations.
Partner with Product Planning/Category Management and Clinical/Value Analysis teams to define category objectives, member value propositions, and sourcing priorities.
Analyze member purchasing, utilization, and spend data to identify aggregation, standardization, and innovative contracting opportunities.
Recommend sourcing approaches aligned with member needs and GPO strategy, such as multi-source or sole-source awards, tiered pricing, committed volume, and regional or national awards.
Provide thought leadership on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics affecting assigned categories.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including event design, requirements development, supplier invitations, evaluation criteria, and scoring methodology.
Manage RFP processes, supplier questions and answers, and the timely receipt of complete and compliant responses.
Analyze bids across pricing, total cost of ownership, quality, service, supply assurance, and value-added offerings.
Facilitate internal evaluation committees and member advisory groups to review bids and align on award recommendations.
Negotiate commercial and non-financial supplier terms, including pricing, rebates, incentives, payment terms, logistics, service levels, supply continuity, and ESG or resiliency commitments.
Present award recommendations, scenario analyses, and supporting rationale to governance bodies and member stakeholders.
Work with Legal and Contract Management to ensure negotiated business terms are reflected accurately in contract documents and to complete the post-award handoff.
Create and manage sourcing project plans covering scope, milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies across concurrent initiatives.
Monitor project timelines, identify roadblocks, and drive resolution; communicate project status, risks, and decisions to leadership, partners, and member stakeholders.
Promote consistent use of sourcing tools, templates, and methodologies, data-driven decision-making, governance, and regulatory compliance.
Lead or support process-improvement initiatives to streamline sourcing, enhance automation, and improve supplier and member experience.
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and informal leadership to Specialists and Analysts, and contribute to sourcing team capability-building.
Foster a collaborative, member-focused culture emphasizing transparency, accountability, and high performance.