Supply Chain - Strategic Sourcing Specialist - 40hrs
About The Position
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist serves as a category manager responsible for leading sourcing strategies across assigned high-spend and high-impact portfolios. This role drives financial and operational value through strategic sourcing, contract optimization, supplier performance management, and data-driven decision-making. The position partners closely with clinical, operational, finance, and executive stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies that support organizational priorities, including cost containment, standardization, quality outcomes, and supply chain resilience. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist leverages advanced analytics, market intelligence, and supplier engagement to deliver sustainable value and long-term performance improvement. Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Responsibilities
- leading sourcing strategies across assigned high-spend and high-impact portfolios
- driving financial and operational value through strategic sourcing, contract optimization, supplier performance management, and data-driven decision-making
- partnering closely with clinical, operational, finance, and executive stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies that support organizational priorities, including cost containment, standardization, quality outcomes, and supply chain resilience
- leveraging advanced analytics, market intelligence, and supplier engagement to deliver sustainable value and long-term performance improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
