Sourcing Manager

3h3 hours ago

Oregon Health & Science University

US · Full-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

This position is responsible for sourcing products or services that provide OHSU exceptional quality while maintaining a total cost of ownership that is most beneficial to the organization, its stakeholders, and its patients. The Sourcing Manager coordinates efficiencies through enterprise-wide purchasing volume and negotiating with suppliers.

As the leader responsible for procurement effectiveness on a category of products or services, the Sourcing Manager leads projects, analyzes data, works with teams, and manages policies, processes, and resources on a large scale. This role partners with the Contracts Manager to drive the process of completing agreements initiated during the sourcing process.

The Sourcing Manager functions as part of a broader sourcing team, sharing best practices and adopting practices across departments. They act as a subject matter expert in assigned categories, providing product, service, and category expertise for complex spend categories with fragmented spend and multiple business unit impacts.

This position offers the opportunity to drive annual savings and meet stakeholder needs through strategic sourcing strategies. The Sourcing Manager will capture all savings from sourcing efforts and assist in validation and confirmation, contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution.
Five years' experience in a position requiring strategic sourcing, supply chain procurement analysis, supplier relations management, or large-scale procurement operations.
Additional five years' experience in a role requiring effective communication and customer service skills, interfacing with clinical and technical experts.
Experience in a role requiring attention to detail, sound decision making, sense of urgency/timeliness, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead projects, analyze data, and manage policies, processes, and resources on a large scale for assigned categories.
Partner with the Contracts Manager to drive the process of completing agreements initiated during the sourcing process.
Conduct supplier market research and analysis using standard practices and tools, and identify cross-functional teams for new sourcing initiatives.
Define and provide direction to customers on contracted items and appropriate purchasing methods, and facilitate dispute resolution with respect to contracts.
Manage supplier communication, strategy, and direction for the sourcing process, coordinating with other team members for a holistic approach.
Ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner, acting as a liaison between Sourcing and non-SC&L departments such as AP, ITG, and HR.
Capture all savings (direct and indirect) from sourcing efforts, and submit savings justification while assisting in validation and confirmation.