System Manager - Strategic Sourcing

MultiCare Health System

About The Position

The Mgr Strategic Sourcing leads a team responsible for developing and executing system strategic sourcing strategies that deliver optimal value, mitigate risk and align with organizational goals. They drive supplier performance, ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and partner with stakeholders to achieve cost savings and operational excellence. They lead negotiations for complex contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing. They are responsible for managing the agreements governing clinical supplies and purchased services, supplier selection and overall performance management and other key success criteria. They drive internal consensus on key stakeholder issues related to pricing, business terms and conditions; manage the strategic sourcing process to develop and prepare contract documentation for pricing and business contractual terms and conditions; and supports vendor relationships. The Manager focuses on benchmarking the categories through external benchmarking resources and ensuring that each category fits within the defined thresholds. The manager manages and mentors, sets clear objectives, monitors performances and supports professional development of the Strategic Sourcing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline
Advanced degree (MS/MBA) strongly preferred
Contracts Management or CMRP certification required
Minimum eight (8) years sourcing/contracting experience in a business and or healthcare setting required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in managerial or supervisory capacity
Negotiations skills required; certification preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Leads the Sourcing Team’s navigation of the GPO, distributor and direct vendor contracting strategies to maximize opportunities.
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, financial reviews, and customer feedback.
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks proactively.
Utilize data mining tools and spend analytics to inform decision-making.
Prepare reports and present sourcing strategies to senior leadership.
Provides career development and training opportunities for Sourcing professionals
Maintain a positive, professional relationship with staff and management at all levels.
Drives implementation of strategic contract opportunities with the most significant impact to the corporation.